Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Raptors snuck past the Cavaliers 116-111. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.