Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Bulls 105-97. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.