Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 38 | 23 | 28 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 35 | 39 | 33 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Bulls 138-123. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.