Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 12 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Cavaliers 119-118 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.