Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 94 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 8 | 35 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Kings 98-94. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Kings. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.