Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 27 | 19 | 90 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 135-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.