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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 20 26 29 30 105
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 24 28 26 103

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Nets survived the Cavaliers 105-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.