Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 44 | 25 | 23 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Trail Blazers downed the Cavaliers 126-108. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.