Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
142
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 142 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Cavaliers outlasted the Raptors 142-123. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.