Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 22 | 17 | 29 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Magic 97-93. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.