Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 87 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Cavaliers 116-87. Nuggets' starting five clicked while the Cavaliers looked disjointed. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.