Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets held off the Cavaliers 109-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.