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