Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 13 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Magic 111-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.