Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Jazz 101-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Jazz lately; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.