Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Raptors 105-98. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Raptors. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.