Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 19 | 39 | 32 | 117 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 25 | 36 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Cavaliers held off the Nets 117-111. Cavaliers torched the Nets on the offensive end. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.