Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 12 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nets 126-123 in overtime. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.