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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.