The Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Cavaliers won 130-126. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 48 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Evan Mobley also contributed with 23 points and 13 rebounds. The Cavaliers improved to 14-11 in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Wizards, who are 3-19, fought hard but could not secure the win.

The Cleveland Cavaliers started strong, scoring 35 points in the first quarter while the Washington Wizards managed 24. In the second quarter, the Wizards picked up the pace, outscoring the Cavaliers 36-27. This brought the halftime score closer, with the Cavaliers leading by a small margin.

In the third quarter, the Wizards continued their momentum, scoring 40 points compared to the Cavaliers’ 23. However, the Cavaliers had a strong fourth quarter, scoring 45 points. This late surge helped them secure the win with a final score of 130-126. The Cavaliers’ effective free throw shooting at 91.7% and limiting turnovers to 7 played a key role in their victory.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with an impressive performance. He scored 48 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. His shooting was strong, making 17 of his 31 attempts.

Evan Mobley also made a big impact for Cleveland. He scored 23 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Mobley added 6 assists to his stat line, showing his all-around game.

For the Wizards, Bub Carrington and CJ McCollum both scored 27 points. Carrington also had 6 rebounds and 8 assists. McCollum contributed with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Their efforts helped keep Washington in the game. Marvin Bagley III added 15 points and 13 rebounds, providing strength in the paint.

What’s Next

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved their record to 14-11 after their win over the Washington Wizards. This places them in 7th position in the Eastern Conference. The victory helps them stay in the playoff race as they aim to climb higher in the standings.

On the other hand, the Washington Wizards now have a 3-19 record. They remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, holding the 15th spot. The Wizards will need to find ways to improve as the season progresses.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will play their next game on Sunday, December 14, at home against the Charlotte Hornets. The game will be held at Rocket Arena. After facing the Hornets, the Cavaliers will travel to play the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, December 17, at United Center.

The Washington Wizards will also play on Sunday, December 14. They will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Following this, the Wizards will face the San Antonio Spurs twice, with the first game on Wednesday, December 17, and the second on Thursday, December 18, both at Frost Bank Center.

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