Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 31 | 16 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Bulls 112-104. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.