Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Jazz 121-104. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.