Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 14 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 85 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 44 | 30 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers buried the Wizards 122-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.