Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Cavaliers 115-99. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.