Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 32 | 34 | 43 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Bulls 138-110. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.