Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 38 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Trail Blazers edged the Cavaliers 119-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.