Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 107 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Cavaliers outlasted the Raptors 107-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.