Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
143
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 32 | 44 | 143 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Nets 143-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.