Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Bulls outlasted the Mavericks 117-104. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.