Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 31 | 21 | 25 | 103 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 20 | 29 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Nuggets 103-97. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.