Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
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Dallas MavericksMavs
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Kings 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.