Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
78
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 22 | 13 | 24 | 78 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 22 | 30 | 18 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Nets 101-78. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.