Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Jersey NetsNets
99
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Nets 102-99. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.