Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 20 | 43 | 28 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 29 | 19 | 42 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Magic 130-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.