Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 27 | 36 | 31 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Nets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 131-96. Nets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.