Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Cavaliers 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.