Magic Take Game 1

I know Chris touched on this last night, but I don't think the Cavs have anything to worry about. They hadn't played a game in nearly 2 weeks! Of course they're going to be a little rusty. They still dominated most of this game and still should have won it. The rebounds were nearly even, (36-33 for Orlando) each team made the same number of field goals (43), Orlando hit 1 more 3 pointer, and they both made the same number of free throws even though Cleveland had 3 more attempts.

This biggest difference in this game and possibly the series was the bench play. Cleveland had all 5 starters in double figures, but only 5 points from the bench. Cleveland's bench played 41 minutes and could only muster 5 points!? Give me a break!!! I can give you atleast 10 points in 41 minutes!

Orlando on the other hand had 25 bench points and 4 of their 5 starters in double figures.

I still like Cleveland in this series, but game 2 now becomes a MUST win for the Cavs.