Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 14 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Cavaliers 116-97. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.