Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 33 | 24 | 36 | 120 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 38 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets took care of the Cavaliers 131-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.