Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 22 | 32 | 34 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Cavaliers 114-109. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.