Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Wizards 98-90. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.