Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Chicago BullsBulls
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Bulls 98-87. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.