Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers held off the Cavaliers 126-118. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.