Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 27 | 33 | 9 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Raptors 92-87. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.