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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 28 28 26 25 10 117
Chicago BullsBulls 33 20 21 33 8 115

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Bulls 117-115 in overtime. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.