Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 36 | 28 | 25 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-114. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.