Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 26 | 26 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls handled the Mavericks 118-108. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.