Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
71
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 71 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Cavaliers 102-71. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.