Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 27 | 33 | 19 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Magic 116-112. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.