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Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
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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.