Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
137
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 83 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 32 | 41 | 30 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 137-83. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.