Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Raptors 129-128 in overtime. Cavaliers torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.