The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Chicago Bulls 99-98 to give the Mavericks their first three game winning streak of the 2016-2017 season. Harrison Barnes scored 20 points while old war horse Dirk Nowitzki posted a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jimmy Butler led the Bulls in defeat with a near triple double: 24 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds.
The Bulls started the game with a 7-0 run after Deron Williams started the game with two ugly turnovers. Harrison Barnes broke the seal for Dallas with an above the break wing three. Wesley Matthews scored the next possession on sweet isolation step back elbow jumper.