Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 36 | 30 | 29 | 129 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 18 | 40 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Cavaliers 129-115. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.