Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 23 | 25 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets knocked off the Cavaliers 127-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.