Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 33 | 18 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Mavericks 111-109. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.