Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 29 | 28 | 40 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 25 | 34 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Cavaliers 125-124. Wizards torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.