Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 41 | 35 | 32 | 140 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 140-105. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.