Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 27 | 17 | 27 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Bulls 104-102. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.