By: Paul Daniel Flores
Hustle, teamwork, and tenacity – three words that define the Cavaliers’ outstanding victory over the Bulls after a scorching battle, 94-73, last night at the United Center.
James did not dominate, he struggled to score his 15 points, Irving was even limping off the court, yet somehow, teamwork carved their way to the Eastern Conference finals.
Game 6 began with a lot of shots fired from all sides. Cleveland grabbed an early lead although Chicago kept hanging behind them, fueled by Jimmy Butler’s hot shooting touch as they end the quarter 33-31, Cavs lead by two.
Kyrie Irving twisted his left knee and left the game with 6 points in 12 minutes, he did not return. However, Cavs managed to spark a 20-2 scoring run composed of three-pointers, following a lay up to end the first half, 58-44 with the Cavaliers holding the chain of command.
The second half started slowly, both teams now struggling to shoot, and running out of stamina, although Cleveland took advantage of maintaining the lead for the quarter, ending it 73-60.
The final quarter began with the Bulls trying to do everything to save themselves from an early playoff exit, but the Cavaliers’ guard Matthew Dellavedova led the scoring surge as the Cavs outscored the Bulls 21-13 to close them out the series, 94-73 as they pave their way to the Eastern Conference finals.
“I do everything for my team, do everything for my teammates.” Says LeBron James, “I want them to feel this moment. That’s why I came back here for.”
Cleveland:
Matthew Dellavedova – 19 points, 2 rebounds.
LeBron James – 15 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists.
Tristan Thompson – 13 points, 17 rebounds.
Iman Shumpert – 13 points, 7 rebounds.
Chicago:
Jimmy Butler – 20 points, 5 rebounds.
Derrick Rose – 14 points, 6 assists.
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