Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Washington WizardsWizards
128
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 39 | 27 | 30 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Wizards squeaked past the Cavaliers 128-124. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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.