Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
143
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 31 | 39 | 39 | 143 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 16 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Raptors 143-87. 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. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.