Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
New Jersey NetsNets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 23 | 21 | 34 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 99-98. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.