Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 126 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks survived the Kings 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.