Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Magic 113-112. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.