Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 34 | 23 | 27 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Trail Blazers 112-111. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).