Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 23 | 38 | 31 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 32 | 36 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings squeaked past the Mavericks 124-120. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.