Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
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Washington WizardsWizards
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 128 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 26 | 34 | 37 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Cavaliers 129-128. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.