Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
109
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 111-109. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.