Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 7 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 22 | 24 | 35 | 13 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Bulls 126-120 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.