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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
away
Chemistry Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 34 21 27 26 108
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 36 27 29 28 120

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Raptors 120-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.