Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 19 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Nuggets buried the Cavaliers 119-99. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.