Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Trail Blazers 132-112. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.