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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
115
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 29 25 33 120
Utah JazzJazz 28 26 28 33 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Jazz 120-115. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Jazz. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.