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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 24 32 22 106
Sacramento KingsKings 30 31 24 32 117

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings outlasted the Mavericks 117-106. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.