Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 34 | 21 | 32 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Cavaliers 105-102. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.