Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
76
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 12 | 20 | 27 | 17 | 76 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Trail Blazers handled the Cavaliers 92-76. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.