Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 38 | 19 | 28 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Nets 116-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.