Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 34 | 27 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 34 | 35 | 21 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Lakers 118-114. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.