Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Trail Blazers 118-114. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.