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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
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Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 27 27 36 119
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 35 33 32 36 136

After Action Report

The Cavaliers pulled away from the Nets 136-119. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.