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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 26 17 28 97
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 25 30 37 122

After Action Report

The Mavericks buried the Bulls 122-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.