Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 116-114. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.