Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 39 | 25 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 31 | 21 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Magic 116-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.