Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Bulls handled the Cavaliers 119-105. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.