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Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 26 34 32 113
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 26 33 30 117

After Action Report

The Mavericks snuck past the Kings 117-113. Mavericks torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.