Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 32 | 18 | 23 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 34 | 15 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Cavaliers 97-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.