Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Magic 107-106. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.