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.