Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chicago BullsBulls
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Cavaliers 114-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.