Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 111 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 31 | 21 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Kings 111-100. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.