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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 32 29 28 28 117
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 17 27 17 92

After Action Report

The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 117-92. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.