Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Kings 129-121. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.