Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 26 | 36 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Cavaliers 113-109. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Bulls lately.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.