Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 14 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.