Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Bulls 111-103. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.