Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 92 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Cavaliers 96-92. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Wizards' 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.