Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
131
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 44 | 28 | 30 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 40 | 38 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Cavaliers 131-129. Wizards torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.