Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
79
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 79 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 15 | 25 | 18 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks stunned the Bulls 86-79. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.