Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 36 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets outlasted the Cavaliers 126-112. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.