Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Cavaliers 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.