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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
85
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 22 24 36 111
Sacramento KingsKings 19 20 26 20 85

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Mavericks demolished the Kings 111-85. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Kings. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.