Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
94
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Bulls 103-94. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.