Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 29 | 18 | 28 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Nuggets 99-85. Cavaliers torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.