Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 33 | 39 | 124 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 22 | 36 | 39 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Raptors 124-121. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.