SALT LAKE CITY — The first 12 minutes were a breeze for the Utah Jazz.
Five players posted five or more points. The Jazz were shooting 50 percent. Utah even ran the lead up to as many as 15.
This was seemingly a blowout against the visiting Dallas Mavericks Saturday, right?
Fast forward to the fourth quarter.
With 5:13 remaining in regulation, Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea banked in a short shot. All of a sudden, the Jazz trailed 87-85 against one of the worst teams in the league.
Somehow, some way, the Jazz sucked it up and went on a 12-3 run fueled by defense to beat the Mavs, 97-90.