Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 34 | 24 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers fended off the Nets 112-106. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.