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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 19 27 29 22 97
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 30 30 35 127

After Action Report

The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Kings 127-97. Mavericks torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.