Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 41 | 37 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 34 | 23 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 132-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.