Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
74
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 27 | 42 | 28 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 74 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 132-74. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.