Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 24 | 39 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Kings 119-118. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.