Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings downed the Mavericks 109-99. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.