Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 45 | 18 | 20 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Nets snuck past the Cavaliers 112-111. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.