Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Mavericks snuck past the Bulls 105-101. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.