Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 100 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Kings 100-87. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.