Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 105 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Bulls 105-87. Cavaliers' positional fit overwhelmed the Bulls rotation. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.