Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls took care of the Mavericks 125-114. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.