Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Cavaliers 99-96. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.