Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 33 | 28 | 37 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Mavericks 116-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.