Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 22 | 38 | 19 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Trail Blazers 116-105. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.