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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
92
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 20 28 18 92
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 27 32 26 118

After Action Report

The Mavericks buried the Kings 118-92. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Kings. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.