Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 91 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 29 | 18 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets survived the Cavaliers 96-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.