Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 20 | 32 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Wizards 101-100. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.