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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
77
home
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.