The Dallas Mavericks lost for the second time in two nights, this time falling to the Chicago Bulls on the road, 144-115. DeMar DeRozan led a balanced effort with 28 points. Spencer Dinwiddie led the Mavericks in defeat with 27 points.
If Luka Doncic wasn’t the favorite to win League MVP, this game may have sealed it. With 8:40 left in the first quarter, Christian Wood threw his hands up in frustration after not getting the ball, refused to crash the board, and gave up a wide open three to Zach Lavine after a late rotation and half-hearted closeout.