Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Bulls 117-96. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.