Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Cavaliers 124-116. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.