Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
142
away
Chicago BullsBulls
141
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 15 | 142 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 14 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Cavaliers snuck past the Bulls 142-141 in overtime. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.