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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
132
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 28 31 35 28 122
Chicago BullsBulls 34 34 38 26 132

After Action Report

The Bulls outlasted the Cavaliers 132-122. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.