Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 91 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 39 | 28 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 115-91. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.