Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 29 | 12 | 28 | 85 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Bulls 109-85. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.