Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 30 | 19 | 29 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Nuggets 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.