Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Cavaliers took care of the Bulls 124-114. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.