Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 35 | 23 | 22 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Trail Blazers 109-94. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.