Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Cavaliers 106-101. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.