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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.