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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
107
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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.