Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 82 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 42 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 132-82. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.