Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Bulls 101-98. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.