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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
78
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 19 19 25 15 78
Sacramento KingsKings 19 21 30 39 109

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Mavericks 109-78. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.