Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 36 | 22 | 27 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 21 | 34 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Trail Blazers 103-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.