Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 32 | 22 | 31 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 27 | 20 | 34 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Trail Blazers 106-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.