Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 41 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 24 | 22 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Cavaliers 115-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.