Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 20 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 6 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Kings fended off the Mavericks 122-114 in overtime. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.