Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 21 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Mavericks 122-106. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.