Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
80
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 90 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 11 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Nets 90-80. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.