Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 24 | 21 | 37 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Wizards 122-113. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Wizards. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.