Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 37 | 27 | 32 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Wizards rolled past the Cavaliers 126-93. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.