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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 25 26 24 27 102
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 36 33 31 126

After Action Report

The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Magic 126-102. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.