Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Nets 117-92. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Nets. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.