Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 25 | 38 | 28 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Cavaliers 118-109. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.