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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.