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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
103
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 18 35 26 104
Chicago BullsBulls 30 18 28 27 103

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Bulls 104-103. Cavaliers' starting five clicked while the Bulls looked disjointed. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.