Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 24 | 41 | 28 | 120 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 38 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Kings 120-112. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.