Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Bulls demolished the Cavaliers 136-102. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.