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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 35 27 28 26 116
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 30 26 22 103

After Action Report

The Nets handled the Cavaliers 116-103. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.