Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Kings blew the doors off the Mavericks 132-112. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.