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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.