Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Kings snuck past the Mavericks 114-112. Kings torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.