Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Trail Blazers 121-107. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.