Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
132
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 27 | 25 | 34 | 125 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Mavericks 132-125. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.