Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Jazz held off the Mavericks 105-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.