Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers took care of the Trail Blazers 126-107. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.