Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks rolled past the Bulls 132-105. Mavericks torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
