Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 30 | 24 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Nuggets 119-109. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.