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nathan) are the champions!
Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 126 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Mavericks outlasted the Bulls 126-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.