Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Magic 120-96. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.