Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 27 | 33 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Cavaliers 112-105. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.