Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 117 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Raptors 117-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.