Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 19 | 31 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Magic fended off the Cavaliers 118-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.