Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 22 | 17 | 92 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Mavericks 97-92. Ugly basketball, but the Kings did just enough. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.