Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 23 | 26 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Cavaliers 126-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.