Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 16 | 30 | 21 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Nets 99-86. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.