Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 35 | 27 | 23 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Cavaliers 110-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.