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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 31 21 28 21 101
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 36 34 34 136

After Action Report

The Cavaliers buried the Nets 136-101. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.