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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
120
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Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 30 38 27 25 120
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 30 23 33 32 118

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Nets survived the Cavaliers 120-118. Nets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

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