Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 36 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Nuggets 117-102. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.