Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Hot
Utah JazzJazz
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 26 | 25 | 37 | 111 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Mavericks fended off the Jazz 111-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.