Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 111 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Cavaliers 112-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.