Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Nuggets 122-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.