Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 128 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Nets 128-105. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.