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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 25 19 32 109
Sacramento KingsKings 30 28 23 35 116

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Mavericks 116-109. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.