Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 18 | 31 | 25 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 37 | 37 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks rolled past the Bulls 130-106. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.