Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Cavaliers 111-106. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.