Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 39 | 36 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 135-96. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.