Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 22 | 20 | 30 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Cavaliers 107-95. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.