Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 15 | 128 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 14 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 128-127 in overtime. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.