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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 25 35 27 119
Chicago BullsBulls 33 24 33 37 127

After Action Report

The Bulls held off the Cavaliers 127-119. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.