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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
122
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Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 34 27 30 31 122
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 42 22 23 116

After Action Report

The Nets edged the Cavaliers 122-116. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.