Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 38 | 31 | 132 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 38 | 23 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Nets 132-130. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.