Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Nuggets 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.