Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 22 | 16 | 25 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 122-91. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.