Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Chicago BullsBulls
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 25 | 35 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Cavaliers fended off the Bulls 113-107. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.