Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Cavaliers fended off the Trail Blazers 127-119. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.