Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Mavericks 124-116. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.