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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 30 15 31 108
Dallas MavericksMavs 20 22 33 28 103

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Jazz snuck past the Mavericks 108-103. Every possession went the Jazz way. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.