Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
73
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 9 | 19 | 32 | 13 | 73 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers buried the Bulls 112-73. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.