Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 35 | 28 | 19 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 23 | 41 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Bulls 117-109. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.