Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 20 | 39 | 32 | 14 | 140 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 13 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Cavaliers 140-139 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.