Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 28 | 37 | 32 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Magic ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 127-103. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.