Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 23 | 37 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Cavaliers 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.