Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 30 | 36 | 21 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 36 | 33 | 21 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Raptors 120-118. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.