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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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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.