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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
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Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
126
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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.