Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Raptors blew the doors off the Cavaliers 128-101. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.