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Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 30 30 15 22 97
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 19 33 26 109

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Bulls 109-97. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.