Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 132 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Nuggets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 132-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.