Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA

Wizards

6-27

101-140

Final

Cavaliers

19-15

Rocket Arena

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

WSH leadsBiggest lead WSH 5, CLE 44

CLE leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
WSH	31	24	20	26	101
CLE	34	33	34	39	140

Who won: Cavaliers 140-101

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington Wizards 140-101 on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers lead the series 1-0. The Cavaliers outscored the Wizards 34-20 in the 3rd quarter. Max Strus led the Cavaliers in points (24). Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards in points (16).

Recap · Jan 3

Max Strus scores 24 points, Cavaliers rout Wizards 140-101

Max Strus scored 24 points and made his first six 3-pointers as the Cleveland Cavaliers had their highest-scoring game and most-lopsided victory of the season, routing the Washington Wizards 140-101 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set.

What it means

Season series: CLE leads series 1-0.
Wizards 3-16 on the road; Cavaliers 10-8 at home.

Latest headlines

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Injuries and inactives

Wizards2nd in Southeast Division

Jamir Watkins G
Knee, left
Out
Tristan Vukcevic F
Hip, left
Out
Alex Sarr C
Foot, Surgery, right
Day-To-Day

Cavaliers2nd in Central Division

Peyton Watson G
Hamstring, Strain, right
Day-To-Day

Head to head

CLE leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH · Attendance 19,432
Officials: Kevin Scott (Referee), Justin Van Duyne (Referee), Jonathan Sterling (Referee)