Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 30 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Lakers 117-116. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.