Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nets edged the Cavaliers 105-98. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.