Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 29 | 19 | 30 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Raptors 136-108. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.