Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Kings 110-108. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Kings. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.