Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Trail Blazers 105-88. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- 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.