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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
143
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 34 27 36 18 115
Utah JazzJazz 26 38 42 37 143

After Action Report

The Jazz ran roughshod over the Mavericks 143-115. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.