Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 30 | 34 | 21 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 40 | 32 | 25 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Bulls 123-113. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.