Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 17 | 36 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 36 | 32 | 6 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Cavaliers handled the Trail Blazers 112-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.