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Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
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Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 21 29 25 23 10 108
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 27 19 26 5 103

After Action Report

The Cavaliers snuck past the Nuggets 108-103 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.