Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 33 | 40 | 25 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 127-104. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
