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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 28 25 27 109
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 35 28 38 131

After Action Report

The Mavericks demolished the Kings 131-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.