Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 126-101. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.