Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 31 | 24 | 34 | 118 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Mavericks 121-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.