Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 34 | 32 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls blew the doors off the Cavaliers 131-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.