Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
76
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 76 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 34 | 36 | 16 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nets blew the doors off the Cavaliers 121-76. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.