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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 23 30 23 25 101
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 28 29 18 106

After Action Report

The Cavaliers squeaked past the Bulls 106-101. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.