Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 113 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Nets 113-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.