Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Nuggets 115-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.