Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 33 | 27 | 38 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Bulls 126-99. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.