Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 39 | 31 | 30 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Kings shocked the Mavericks 135-120. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.