Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 24 | 26 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Bulls 118-85. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.