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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 35 27 23 28 113
Orlando MagicMagic 31 34 29 29 123

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Magic took care of the Cavaliers 123-113. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.