Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Bulls 113-108. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.