Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Mavericks 115-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
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.