Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 36 | 32 | 25 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Wizards 118-111. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.