Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 30 | 32 | 49 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets rolled past the Cavaliers 140-112. Nuggets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.