Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 88 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 29 | 13 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Bulls squeaked past the Cavaliers 88-85. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.