Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 82 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Nets 99-82. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.