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Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 26 19 28 98
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 26 31 28 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Cavaliers shocked the Bulls 112-98. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.