Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 14 | 128 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Raptors 128-127 in overtime. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.