Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Raptors edged the Cavaliers 110-102. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.