Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Cavaliers 98-89. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.