Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Bulls knocked off the Mavericks 103-93. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.