Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 25 | 17 | 31 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Mavericks 116-109. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.