Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 39 | 25 | 34 | 125 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 34 | 22 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Nets 125-111. Cavaliers torched the Nets on the offensive end. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.