Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 36 | 38 | 28 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 21 | 32 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Bulls buried the Cavaliers 131-88. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.