Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 35 | 20 | 31 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 31 | 40 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Bulls 128-118. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.