Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Magic 119-98. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.