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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 22 29 29 27 107
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 39 29 27 22 117

After Action Report

The Cavaliers outlasted the Bulls 117-107. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.