Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Mavericks pulled away from the Bulls 112-96. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls are in a full-on tailspin. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.