Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
73
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 73 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 117-73. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
