Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 30 | 33 | 42 | 132 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 20 | 48 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets took care of the Cavaliers 132-116. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.