Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Cavaliers 107-106. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.