Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 40 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers held off the Cavaliers 125-116. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.