Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 37 | 30 | 23 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Bulls pulled away from the Mavericks 119-108. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.