They say that the first home game back after a long roadie can feel like just an extension of the trip. And that was just fine with the Cavaliers – who were outstanding on their recent trip and brought that mojo right back to Cleveland on Wednesday night.
The Blazers led through the entire first quarter, but after the Wine and Gold took the lead early in the second, they essentially remained in control until a late Portland rally that fell just short – with Damian Lillard missing a potentially game-tying triple in the closing seconds and the Cavs hanging on for the 107-104 win at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.