Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 22 | 39 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 116-114. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.