Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 24 | 39 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Cavaliers 120-89. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.