Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 37 | 35 | 18 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Mavericks 129-102. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.