Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Cavaliers 118-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.