Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 37 | 23 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Magic 120-110. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.