Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 34 | 15 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers demolished the Wizards 117-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.