Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 15 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Cavaliers 113-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.