Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 120 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Nuggets 120-109. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.