Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets snuck past the Cavaliers 116-112. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.