Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 34 | 26 | 41 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Wizards 122-86. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.