Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Sacramento KingsKings
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 110 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 33 | 25 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Mavericks 120-110. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · 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.