Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 33 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Trail Blazers 129-119 in double overtime. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.