Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 81 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 118-81. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Nets · 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.