Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
78
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Kings 117-78. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Kings. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.