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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 26 27 30 106
Chicago BullsBulls 28 26 31 20 105

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Bulls 106-105. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.