Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Cavaliers 99-97. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.