Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 40 | 27 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Cavaliers 118-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.