Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
79
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 79 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Cavaliers 128-79. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
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.