Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 85 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Raptors 114-85. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.