Cavaliers lose to Wizards 119-110
The Cleveland Cavaliers kept up, but ultimately fell short against the Washington Wizards.
Everything came down to the final minutes and unfortunately the Cleveland Cavaliers were not able to pull through against the Washington Wizards. The issue for Cleveland came in the 4th as they were outscored by Washington 32-17 as the Wizards came back from a small deficit and came out with a nine-point victory.
The Cavaliers came into this game without the services of Collin Sexton. Sexton missed this game due to a concussion and his return date is not known at this time. Being down one of their better players definitely played a factor when they found themselves in a situation where they needed him most.
Garland runs the show
As mentioned above, the Cavaliers were without Collin Sexton, meaning it was Darius Garland who ran Cleveland’s offense. Garland finished with a team-high in points (28) and assists (9). The second-year guard made 4 of 8 three-pointers and 9 of 20 field goals overall.
Allen steps up
In need of some scoring it was Jarrett Allen who stepped up big for the Cavaliers. Allen went 10-12 from the field and 7-9 from the free throw line en route to 27 points and 12 rebounds. This a performance that Cleveland needs to see from Allen on a regular basis, especially if they view him as part of their future.
Surprising night from Cedi
Cedi Osman made his first appearance since April 14th against the Hornets and had a surprising scoring effort. Osman scored 19 points while making 3 of 6 three-pointers and 7 of 12 overall. Osman can be a frustrating player to watch at times, but it is games like these which show promise. At this point in time Osman is more likely than not just an inconsistent player.
