Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 24 | 32 | 16 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Bulls 107-99. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.