Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 92 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks rolled past the Kings 121-92. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.