Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
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Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Bulls 110-97. 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. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.