Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Magic 110-108. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.