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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
130
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 35 28 31 41 135
Washington WizardsWizards 33 30 35 32 130

After Action Report

In Washington, the Cavaliers survived the Wizards 135-130. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.