Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Cavaliers 114-105. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.