Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 8 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Cavaliers 104-103 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.