Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Cavaliers 119-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.