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Both teams got two straight wins

Road games aren't really great for Dallas. They have just 5 wins from 21 games but they recorded two of those in the last 4 and they can definitely surprise the Bulls. Their first head-to-head meeting which they won 107-82 definitely proves that

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The Bulls ended the three-game losing run and went on to record two straight wins. After beating the Pens home, they managed to survive the tough visit to the Grizzlies. It was a very close game in which the greatest lead was just 8 points but the Bulls ended up winning. 

The final result was 108-104. This time around, they had unexpected help from McDermott, who added 31 points from the bench. Interestingly, he took more shots than any starters but the starters played their role - four of them recorded double-digits. Gibson hit 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Butler had 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Carter-Williams got another start and did well to finish with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Lopez had 12 points and 7 rebounds. 

They had a 6-point lead at half time and were able to stay in the lead for the most part of the second half. But, with just 26 seconds left, the teams were tied at 104-104. Butler then took matters into his hands to hit 4 points, while McDermott hit 2 free throws.

- You cannot play every game perfectly so you always have to find a way to help your team some other way. That's what I was always doing and this is my reward for it - he said.

The win is even more important because they played without Wade (got a day off) and Mirotic (sick). Wade will be back tonight, Mirotic might sit this one out as well. 

They will face Dallas, who came to terms with the fact they won't reach the playoffs a long time ago. They still recorded wins in the last two games. After the win over the Suns, they beat the Wolves 98-97.

It was a very good game for Dallas, who didn't lose any of the four quarters. Things really started going their way early in the second quarter when they took a 15-point lead, after which the Wolves got close just once. 

The Wolves beat them just 6 days earlier but experience beat youth this time. Matthews lead his team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Nowitzki added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Barnes and Williams hit 13 points each while Barea and Harris, the defending duo from the bench added 25 points.

- That is how we have to play. Everyone was full of energy and the ball had a good flow - Matthews said while Barea added:

- We're on a good rhythm. We know there is still a lot to do but we have a very good atmosphere in the locker room.

They will now have a short two-game road trip but road games aren't their strong suit. They have just 5 wins from 21 games but they recorded two in the last 4, which means they can definitely stun the Bulls today. Their head-to-head record (a 107-82 win for Dallas) proves that.