Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 21 | 33 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Raptors 98-97. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.