Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Magic 117-115. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.