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Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 35 34 25 31 125
Denver NuggetsNuggets 31 36 28 17 112

After Action Report

The Cavaliers outlasted the Nuggets 125-112. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.