Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 30 | 23 | 43 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Trail Blazers held off the Cavaliers 128-119. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.