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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.