Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Wizards 101-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · 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.