Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Mavericks squeaked past the Kings 121-118. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.