Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 26 | 26 | 11 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Cavaliers 97-79. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.