1. TRANSITION DEFENSE LACKING: The way the Kings ran the ball up and down the floor reminded me of the old Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns when they disregarded the 24-second shot clock and fired up shots in seven seconds or less. Even when the Mavs made baskets against Sacramento, about six seconds later the Mavs were taking the ball out of the basket at the other end of the court, because the Kings had scored that quickly. Sacramento’s engine was so fine-tuned that it outscored the Mavs in transition points, 32-14.
2. DIRK GETS STANDING OVATION: The buzz was going on all day from fans.