Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry
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Dallas MavericksMavs
77
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 77 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Jazz demolished the Mavericks 116-77. Jazz torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.