Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 90 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Cavaliers 90-88. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.