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