Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Cavaliers 101-100. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.