Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Bulls 102-98. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.