Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
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Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
130
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 46 | 21 | 124 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Mavericks 130-124. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.