Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-115. Wizards' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.