Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Kings 99-98. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.