Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
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Chicago BullsBulls
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Bulls 109-98. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.