Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 35 | 25 | 36 | 134 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 41 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Cavaliers downed the Magic 134-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.