Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 17 | 36 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Nuggets 116-112. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.