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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 27 26 26 105
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 25 28 26 108

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks upended the Bulls 108-105. Lineup balance gave the Mavericks a clear synergy edge. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.