Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 29 | 18 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 97-96. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.