Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 30 | 18 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Magic survived the Cavaliers 97-93. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.