Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 39 | 32 | 30 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Trail Blazers 128-123. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.