Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 41 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Magic 126-119. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.