Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Cavaliers stunned the Trail Blazers 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.