Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 11 | 10 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 135-134 in double overtime. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.