At a Glance
- Chicago Bulls snapped a three-game skid by dumping Dallas 125-107
- Seven Bulls scored double-figures; fast-break edge 38-8
- Mavericks lost coach Jason Kidd to ejection and missed Anthony Davis
Why it matters: Chicago needed every break to stay alive in the playoff race
The Chicago Bulls turned Saturday night into a track meet, outrunning and outgunning a Mavericks roster already missing injured star Anthony Davis. From the opening tip, the visitors controlled pace and never trailed.
Fast-Break Clinic
Chicago turned steals and rebounds into instant offense, piling up 38 fast-break points to Dallas’s eight. Guard Ayo Dosunmo raced the ball up court repeatedly, feeding cutters or finishing himself.
Key numbers:
• Bulls shot 51.5% overall
• Bench outscored Mavericks 47-27
• Fast-break margin: 38-8
Bench Mob
Seven Bulls reached double-figures:
| Player | Points | FG |
|---|---|---|
| Coby White | 22 | 9-16 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 20 | 8-12 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 15 | 6-11 |
| Matas Buzelis | 15 | 6-9 |
Depth kept the floor spaced and tired legs fresh, allowing constant pressure on a short-handed Dallas rotation.
Key Takeaways
- Bulls proved pace still matters-40-minute burst flipped momentum
- Mavericks sorely miss Anthony Davis inside; no rim protection
- Coach ejection added distraction to already depleted roster
Chicago needed every bounce to stay in the playoff conversation; they cashed in Saturday night.
