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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 22 23 29 24 98
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 27 29 20 104

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers edged the Cavaliers 104-98. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.