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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 22 41 33 28 124
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 28 28 19 97

After Action Report

The Jazz blew the doors off the Mavericks 124-97. Every possession went the Jazz way. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; the Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.