Cavaliers Overcome Trail Blazers at Moda Center in a 109-95 Contest

The Portland Trail Blazers, with a season record of 3-8, faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who came into the game with a 5-6 record. In an intense matchup at the Moda Center, the Cavaliers emerged victorious with a final scoreline of 109-95.

The Trail Blazers started strong in the first quarter but were outscored by five points as it ended 25-30. Despite their efforts to regain control, they trailed throughout most of the game. The home team's bench contributed significantly with 48 points to their total score. However, this was not enough to secure a win against the visiting Cavaliers.

Portland's shooting from beyond the arc was decent as they made 13 three-pointers at a rate of 34 percent. Their free throw accuracy was impressive at nearly 88 percent but only translated into making 14 out of their total attempts from the line. The team managed to draw fouls effectively and had an assists turnover ratio of two.

Defensively, Portland recorded nine steals and blocked three shots but struggled to contain Cleveland's offense which seemed more efficient on court. The Trail Blazers' effort in rebounding saw them grab a total of eight offensive rebounds contributing to their second-chance points tally which stood at thirteen.

On Cleveland's side, they demonstrated superior shooting efficiency with an overall field goal percentage of fifty-six and were particularly effective inside scoring sixty points in paint from seventy-five percent shooting on such attempts. Their defense held strong limiting Portland to just ninety-five points while recording nine blocks and five steals themselves.

The Cavaliers also capitalized on fast-break opportunities scoring twenty fast-break points from fifty-eight percent effectiveness on such plays. They dominated possession time leading for over forty-four minutes compared to just over one minute for Portland and built up an eighteen-point lead during one stretch – showcasing their control over game tempo.

Looking ahead for Portland fans, 'the' Trail Blazers will next face 'the' Los Angeles Lakers at 'the' Moda Center on November seventeenth at eight PM Pacific Time where fans can tune into ROOT Sports NW or SportsNet LA for live coverage.