Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 44 | 36 | 30 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards pulled away from the Cavaliers 139-123. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.