Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 36 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Cavaliers 124-114. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.