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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
92
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 24 27 20 92
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 24 32 23 114

After Action Report

The Mavericks buried the Kings 114-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.