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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
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Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
99
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 31 30 28 114
Orlando MagicMagic 29 23 25 22 99

After Action Report

In Orlando, the Cavaliers downed the Magic 114-99. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · 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.