Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 88 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets fended off the Cavaliers 94-88. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.