Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 24 | 39 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers held off the Bulls 124-118. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.