Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Cavaliers 115-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.