Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Nets 106-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.