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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.