Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 124 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 23 | 33 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Raptors 124-107. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.