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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
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Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 30 28 23 108
New Jersey NetsNets 25 28 25 17 95

After Action Report

The Cavaliers outlasted the Nets 108-95. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.