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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 38 21 28 26 113
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 21 21 27 98

After Action Report

The Kings downed the Mavericks 113-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.