Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 38 | 14 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets squeaked past the Cavaliers 120-119. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.