Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 98-93. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · 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.