Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Magic snuck past the Cavaliers 119-117. Magic torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.