Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Magic 96-89. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.