Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 21 | 38 | 18 | 100 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Mavericks 107-100. Every possession went the Jazz way. Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.