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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 18 34 23 33 11 5 124
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 28 27 27 11 13 132

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Mavericks 132-124 in double overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.