Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 14 | 134 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Raptors 134-133 in overtime. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.