Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 35 | 14 | 27 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 38 | 19 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Bulls 110-101. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.