Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Cavaliers 100-98. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.