Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Cavaliers 117-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.