Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 28 | 20 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Magic 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.