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