Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Washington WizardsWizards
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Wizards 101-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.