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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 18 34 22 39 113
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 47 14 31 124

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Cavaliers shocked the Wizards 124-113. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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.