Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 121 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 18 | 29 | 30 | 11 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Raptors 121-117 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.