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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
124
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 17 29 19 87
Utah JazzJazz 27 31 33 33 124

After Action Report

The Jazz blew the doors off the Mavericks 124-87. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.