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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 26 26 23 100
Utah JazzJazz 30 28 29 26 113

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz outlasted the Mavericks 113-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.