Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Bulls 120-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.