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