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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 30 20 21 27 98
New Jersey NetsNets 20 32 35 29 116

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets pulled away from the Cavaliers 116-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.