Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 36 | 33 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Cavaliers 119-109. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.