Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Mavericks 119-111. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.