Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 36 | 15 | 26 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 18 | 33 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Magic 120-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.