Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 19 | 43 | 29 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Bulls blew the doors off the Cavaliers 123-87. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.