Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 33 | 21 | 38 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Nets 116-96. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · 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.