Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 35 | 17 | 29 | 115 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors fended off the Cavaliers 121-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.