Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Mavericks 99-97. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.