Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards blew the doors off the Cavaliers 118-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.