Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 43 | 44 | 26 | 19 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Cavaliers 132-91. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.