Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 27 | 31 | 40 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 44 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets took care of the Cavaliers 134-122. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.