Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 33 | 30 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Trail Blazers 131-95. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.