Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 22 | 27 | 37 | 113 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 14 | 20 | 31 | 16 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Magic 113-81. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.