Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Orlando MagicMagic
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 29 | 38 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic squeaked past the Cavaliers 124-119. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.