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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 33 21 19 22 95
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 22 30 29 111

After Action Report

The Mavericks downed the Jazz 111-95. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.