Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers buried the Magic 125-104. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.