Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 34 | 31 | 18 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Nuggets buried the Cavaliers 118-97. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.