Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Cavaliers 110-97. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.