WASHINNGTON, D.C. -- Cleveland Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff had to work with a shuffled deck due to both injuries and Covid, sending out a starting lineup that including Kevin Pangos. The Washginton Wizards found themselves up by just 7 points at half, later pulling away with a big second half to secure a 110-93 win over the visiting Cavaliers.
Washington star winger Bradley Beal lit the net on fire on his way to a game high 29 points, dropping 10 dimes to go along with it. Kyle Kuzma took advantage of a weakened Cleveland front court, finishing the game with a line of 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cavaliers will have a rather quick turnaround as they will be hosting the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.