Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Mavericks 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.