Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Kings 106-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Kings sent shots into the fifth row all night. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.