Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 10 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Nets 121-116 in overtime. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Nets. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.