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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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Chemistry Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 32 27 27 32 118
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 36 33 26 28 123

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Wizards 123-118. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.