Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 22 | 38 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Nets 111-110. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.