Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 37 | 21 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Trail Blazers 111-108. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.