Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Mavericks 103-95. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.