Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 123 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Mavericks pulled away from the Jazz 123-113. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Jazz locker-room rift aren't helping. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.