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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
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Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 33 30 19 25 14 121
Chicago BullsBulls 27 19 30 31 10 117

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Cavaliers snuck past the Bulls 121-117 in overtime. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.