Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 18 | 26 | 33 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Cavaliers 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.