Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Cavaliers 97-95. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Raptors. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.