Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
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Chicago BullsBulls
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 22 | 41 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Cavaliers survived the Bulls 111-107. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.