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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
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Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 19 39 18 29 105
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 35 38 33 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks buried the Jazz 131-105. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.