Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 34 | 24 | 28 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Mavericks 113-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.