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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
125
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 33 34 30 125
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 28 37 21 26 112

After Action Report

The Bulls pulled away from the Cavaliers 125-112. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.