Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 24 | 31 | 43 | 129 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Cavaliers 129-124. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.