Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 32 | 16 | 24 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Cavaliers 101-98. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.