Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 24 | 19 | 36 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Nets 113-102. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.