Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 31 | 16 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Bulls fended off the Mavericks 108-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.