Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Mavericks squeaked past the Bulls 118-117. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.