Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Washington WizardsWizards
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 90 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards buried the Cavaliers 127-90. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.