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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 22 22 27 92
Sacramento KingsKings 17 26 27 28 98

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Mavericks 98-92. Ugly basketball, but the Kings did just enough. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.