Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 126-97. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.