Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 93 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets held off the Cavaliers 100-93. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.