Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic edged the Cavaliers 121-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
