Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 111 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Mavericks squeaked past the Jazz 111-110. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Jazz. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.