Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 40 | 23 | 26 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Cavaliers 124-119. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right 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.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.