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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
82
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 31 26 34 25 116
Dallas MavericksMavs 15 23 22 22 82

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Jazz buried the Mavericks 116-82. Jazz torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Jazz's outside barrage was a constant threat; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.