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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
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Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 23 29 39 24 115
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 37 26 17 106

After Action Report

The Raptors held off the Cavaliers 115-106. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.