Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 14 | 27 | 93 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers stunned the Nuggets 93-92. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.