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