Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 21 | 24 | 32 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 28 | 21 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers fended off the Cavaliers 116-108. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.