Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 84 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Nuggets 117-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.