Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 111 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Nets 111-109. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.