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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 32 24 25 31 112
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 15 28 28 103

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Magic outlasted the Cavaliers 112-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.