Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 32 | 41 | 29 | 135 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 36 | 29 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards blew the doors off the Cavaliers 135-115. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.