Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 86 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Cavaliers 97-86. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.