Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Cavaliers 100-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.