Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 25 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Bulls 119-96. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.