Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 22 | 30 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Raptors 111-98. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.