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.