Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Bulls outlasted the Cavaliers 117-108. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.