Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 25 | 39 | 20 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Magic 113-108. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.