Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Jazz 104-103. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Jazz. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks 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 · 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.