Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
New Jersey NetsNets
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 113 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Nets 113-99. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.