Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 120-99. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.