Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks downed the Bulls 121-104. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Bulls. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.