Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Washington WizardsWizards
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 41 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards outlasted the Cavaliers 124-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.