Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Bulls 127-111. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.