Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Cavaliers 92-90. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.