Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
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Sacramento KingsKings
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 29 | 34 | 21 | 6 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings snuck past the Mavericks 124-122 in overtime. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.