Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers outlasted the Magic 121-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.