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Cavaliers Dominate Wizards at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved their record to 33-16 after a commanding performance against the Washington Wizards, who fell deeper into their season struggle with a 9-41 standing. The final score read 114-90 in favor of the home team, as the Cavaliers showcased their dominance on both ends of the court.


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From the opening tip-off, it was clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers were in sync and ready to take control of the game. They burst out of the gates with an impressive offensive display, racking up 36 points in just the first quarter while holding Washington to 26. The home team's scoring was well-distributed, with significant contributions coming from both starters and bench players alike. The bench added a hefty 53 points to Cleveland's tally by game's end.


Defensively, Cleveland was just as effective. They limited Washington's opportunities and forced them into uncomfortable situations throughout each quarter. This defensive effort translated into nine steals and a substantial plus-minus of +24 for Cleveland by game conclusion. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 18 points off Washington's mistakes.


On offense, efficiency was key for Cleveland; they shot an impressive 53 percent from field goal range and an even more remarkable 48 percent from beyond the arc. Their prowess inside was evident too – they scored nearly half their points (48) in paint while shooting at a high percentage (60 percent). Moreover, second-chance opportunities were seized upon effectively; seven made shots out of thirteen attempts resulted in an additional seventeen points.


The Wizards struggled to find any rhythm or counteract Cleveland’s intensity throughout most parts of this contest. Despite putting up a fight during certain stretches – notably scoring thirty-one points in fourth quarter – it wasn't enough to challenge or change course for what seemed like an inevitable outcome early on.


As fans look ahead after this convincing victory by their beloved Cavs, attention turns towards future matchups that will test this team’s resolve further down this season’s stretch run. The next opportunity comes when San Antonio Spurs visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 7th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time where fans can catch all action live on BSOH channel number six hundred sixty or follow along if away via BSSW channel number six hundred seventy-six.

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