Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 24 | 37 | 30 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls held off the Cavaliers 130-123. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.