Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Cavaliers 115-97. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.