Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 130 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 11 | 13 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Nets edged the Cavaliers 136-130 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · 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.