Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 32 | 43 | 27 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Nets 136-98. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.