Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Trail Blazers 102-94. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.