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