Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Trail Blazers held off the Cavaliers 125-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.