Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nets pulled away from the Cavaliers 118-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.