Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 13 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Bulls 118-117 in overtime. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.