Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Cavaliers 108-87. The Nuggets' lockdown unit choked off Cavaliers' offense. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.