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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
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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.