Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 88 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Bulls 88-84. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.