Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Cavaliers 101-98. Every possession went the Bulls way. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.