Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 18 | 36 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Trail Blazers 116-112. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.