Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Bulls 116-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.