Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 27 | 31 | 37 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 36 | 20 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings snuck past the Mavericks 119-117. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.