Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
away
Washington WizardsWizards
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 23 | 25 | 34 | 17 | 129 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 34 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers survived the Wizards 129-126 in overtime. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.