Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 39 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers buried the Raptors 125-98. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.