Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 18 | 22 | 33 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Nets 99-95. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · 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.