CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers outshone the Washington Wizards 118-87 on Tuesday. Donovan Mitchell set the pace for scoring by scoring 19 points for his team as Evan Mobley added 10 rebounds toward 19 points. In the match, it is the 15th successive losing sequence of the Washington Wizards to see their losing streak get elongated.
Cavalier secured this season’s largest victory win having defeated Washington which elevated them into the 31-point victory line. From the bench, there were Sam Merrill and Georges Niang who emerged as major contributors to this victory earning both 14 points from the game. The record set by the Cavaliers which made them stand out has risen to 19-3 in the whole NBA and12-1 at home during the game that stood it all.
Cleveland point guard Darius Garland had a decent game with 12 points in the contest before suffering a head injury in the third quarter. He took an accidental elbow to the head from Wizards centre Jonas Valanciunas. Garland said he does not expect to miss any time because of the injury.
In the final NBA Cup game for both teams, Washington saw Valanciunas, Jordan Poole, and rookie Bub Carrington each contribute 13 points. Valanciunas had an impressive performance, not only scoring but also securing 11 rebounds in just 19 minutes on the court.
In the last game of the season for both teams in the NBA Cup, Washington had Bub Carrington, Jordan Poole, and Valanciunas all score 13 points of their own. Valanciunas not only scored but also grabbed 11 rebounds in just 19 minutes of playing time.
Takeaways
- Wizards: In the second quarter, rookie forward Kyshawn George and guard Corey Kispert left due to left ankle sprains. Guard Malcolm Brogdon left the game in the third quarter due to right knee soreness.
- Cavaliers: Cleveland scare in the third quarter when Mitchell’s shoulder was clipped by Valanciunas while he was setting a screen. But the All-Star shooting guard returned two minutes later, and all was well.
- Key moment: Cleveland built a solid lead, not hitting a 20-point advantage until late in the second quarter.During this stage, Garland scored five points and had an assist in a 10-0 spurt which gave the Cavaliers a 48-28 lead.
- Key stat: The Cleveland Cavaliers have defeated the Washington team for the tenth consecutive time, achieving their longest winning streak in the 55-year history of their matchup. This victory gives Cleveland a slight edge in the overall series record at 119-118, with an average margin of victory of 19.2 points during this streak.
- Up next: Get ready for action as the Wizard going to host the Dallas Mavericks this Thursday in an expected explosive showdown. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers end their electrifying three-game homestand when facing the Denver Nuggets. This is not to be missed.
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