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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
87
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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.