Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
76
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 76 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Raptors 103-76. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.