Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 26 | 25 | 36 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 23 | 24 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Cavaliers 124-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.