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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 33 31 28 27 119
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 30 25 27 28 110

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls edged the Cavaliers 119-110. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.