Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Mavericks 118-112. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.