The Dallas Mavericks continued their impressive start to the NBA season, defeating the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 114-105. With this win, the Mavericks improved to a 4-0 record, marking their best start since the 2004-05 season. They are currently one of the two unbeaten teams in the NBA, alongside the Boston Celtics.
Grant Williams had a standout performance, matching his career highs with 25 points and seven 3-pointers. Tim Hardaway Jr. also had an excellent game, recording season highs of 24 points and seven 3-pointers.
Luka Doncic contributed 18 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds for the Mavericks, while Derrick Jones Jr. added 17 points to the team’s total.
For the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine scored 22 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and an impressive 20 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan contributed 16 points and seven assists, while Jevon Carter scored 12 points off the bench, and Coby White added 10 points.
Kyrie Irving was sidelined for the Mavericks due to a foot sprain, and Maxi Kleber sustained a foot injury in the second quarter, causing him to miss the rest of the game.
Despite Doncic’s relatively lower shooting percentage in this game, the Mavericks managed to secure the victory. They shot 45.7 percent from the field, including 20 of 48 from 3-point range, while the Bulls shot 47.2 percent from the field and made 11 of 33 3-point attempts.
The game saw several lead changes, with both teams battling for control. In the fourth quarter, Jaden Hardy and Grant Williams made crucial plays for the Mavericks, helping them secure the win.
The Bulls held an 83-81 lead entering the final quarter, but the Mavericks responded with a 9-2 run to regain the lead. The game’s final moments featured key plays from Dallas, including Williams’ seventh 3-pointer, which helped close out the victory with a final score of 114-105.
The win continues the Mavericks’ strong start to the season, and their 4-0 record is a positive sign for the team and their fans.
