Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 7 | 111 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-111 in overtime. Every possession went the Raptors way. Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.