Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 120-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.