Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 22 | 27 | 17 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Magic took care of the Cavaliers 98-87. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.