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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
145
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
127
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 45 32 33 145
Utah JazzJazz 38 31 23 35 127

After Action Report

The Mavericks outlasted the Jazz 145-127. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Jazz. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.