Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Chicago BullsBulls
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 110 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Mavericks 118-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.