Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers survived the Wizards 117-113. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
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.