Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 92 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 33 | 22 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nets held off the Cavaliers 101-92. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.