Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 30 | 40 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Cavaliers 118-114. Trail Blazers torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.