Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Kings 99-98. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.