Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Cavaliers 115-85. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.