Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Washington WizardsWizards
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 104 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Wizards 104-103. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · 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.