Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 39 | 25 | 16 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Magic 112-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.