Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic blew the doors off the Cavaliers 118-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.