Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 128 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Raptors 128-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.