Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Sacramento KingsKings
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Mavericks rolled past the Kings 122-98. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.