Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 38 | 38 | 29 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Wizards 131-126. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.