Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Mavericks 105-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.