Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 124 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 46 | 30 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Cavaliers 125-124. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.