Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Nets 103-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.