Cleveland made some believers today with a big win over Denver. "I know all the headlines are going to say 'Cleveland upset Denver', but we knew going in that we could play with these guys. It's no upset in my book," said Cleveland coach Bob. "We've had some trouble early on, but the team's finally getting it together. Just look at Stancil - he was unstoppable." Today's win certainly helps get their message out, but Cleveland still have some work ahead of them. Cleveland was led by Stancil (23 points, 14 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Martin (22 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, a steal), Thompson (12 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks). Denver was led by Ferguson (20 points, 14 boards, 1 assists, a steal, a block), Schmidt (15 points, 0 assists, 4 steals), Slayton (17 points, 8 boards, 0 assists).

After this win, Cleveland are now 24-38. They hold at #4 in the Central and remain at #10 overall in the Eastern Conference. Denver fall to 38-26 and 20-13 at home. They remain at #2 in the Northwest and stay at #5 overall in the Western Conference.

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