Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 38 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Nets 120-117. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.