Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Cavaliers 120-116. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.