Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 33 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Raptors 101-96. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.