Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Bulls 128-115. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.