Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 35 | 25 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Cavaliers outlasted the Magic 114-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.