Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
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Chemistry
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Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 38 | 28 | 31 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Kings 120-115. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.