Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Washington WizardsWizards
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Wizards 111-107. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.