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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
144
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
149
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 35 39 32 25 13 144
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 43 35 31 18 149

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Bulls 149-144 in overtime. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Bulls. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.