Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
140
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 43 | 32 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 140 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 11 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Raptors fended off the Cavaliers 140-134 in overtime. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.