Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 17 | 31 | 28 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Wizards pulled away from the Cavaliers 97-86. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.