Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Raptors outlasted the Cavaliers 94-83. Ugly basketball, but the Raptors did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.