Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 102 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 22 | 25 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Cavaliers 112-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.