Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 25 | 16 | 35 | 108 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Cavaliers outlasted the Magic 108-91. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.