Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 132 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Cavaliers 132-118. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.