Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Cavaliers 99-98. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.