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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.