Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Nuggets 104-100. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.