CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers spoke about the challenges of playing the first game following a lengthy road trip, pointing to tired legs and taking time to get back in rhythm after resting the day before.
That showed early, as the young Denver Nuggets got off to a fast start. It was a close game at halftime, but the Cavaliers ignited in the third quarter, cruising to a 125-109 win.
Here are five observations:
Third quarter spurt - Kevin Love said the Cavs looked like they were "sleepwalking" early in the game. It's hard to completely go along with that, especially as the East's top team scored 59 points in the first half.