Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Cavaliers 122-119. 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. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.