Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 105 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Jazz 105-98. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.