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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 24 15 21 95
Utah JazzJazz 28 28 32 29 117

After Action Report

The Jazz stunned the Mavericks 117-95. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.