Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards handled the Cavaliers 115-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.