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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.