Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
away
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.