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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
84
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 14 25 27 18 84
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 40 28 28 128

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Bulls 128-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Bulls' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.