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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
123
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 21 39 34 123
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 26 27 25 103

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Mavericks 123-103. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.