Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 23 | 37 | 33 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Mavericks 120-113. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.