Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 22 | 24 | 35 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Bulls 120-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.