Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 31 | 22 | 36 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 21 | 23 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls squeaked past the Cavaliers 120-117. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.