Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 130 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Magic 130-102. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.