Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 120 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 120-118. Cavaliers torched the Nets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.