Summary
End of the game
The fourth quarter ends, the Cleveland Cavaliers take the victory.
4Q | 1:35
Both teams take out their starting players, the Cleveland Cavaliers win by 10 points and thus the Washington Wizards surrender.
4Q | 2:55
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still ahead on the scoreboard, everything indicates that they will win.
Great play by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Back-to-back TOUGH threes for DG. 🔥@dariusgarland22 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/zt6IzYrxK9 — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 26, 2024
4Q | 5:43
Donovan Mitchell performs a step back jumpshot, makes the basket and shows his dominance on the court.
4Q | 8:50
The Cleveland Cavaliers win by 9 points, but they have a lot of problems defending and they already have 2 fouls in this quarter.
4Q | 12:00
The fourth quarter begins, Cleveland Cavaliers 87-80 Washington Wizards.
3Q
The third quarter ends, the Cleveland Cavaliers win by 7 points, an excellent quarter by Jordan Poole who scores 20 points off the bench.
3Q | 1:36
Cleveland Cavaliers timeout, coach calls for review of a play and wins the call.
3Q | 3:18
Cleveland Cavaliers dominate this quarter, win by 5 points and want to have a double-digit lead.
Great play by the Washington Wizards
Make that 17 points for no. 13. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/lFOvijHnq2 — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 26, 2024
3Q | 6:09
Rebound and basket! Marvin Bagley III got an offensive rebound and managed to score the basket afterwards.
3Q | 9:15
The alley oop by Max Strus (Cleveland Cavaliers) ended in a dunk by Evan Mobley, who has 10 points so far.
3Q | 12:00
The third quarter begins, Cleveland Cavaliers 55-54 Washington Wizards.
2Q
The second quarter ends, the Cleveland Cavaliers win by 1 point, excellent first half by Jarrett Allen with 16 points and 7 rebounds.
2Q | 1:03
Time out for the Washington Wizards, they lose by 5 points and the coach wants to give his players a break.
2Q | 2:51
Donovan Mitchell challenges Tyus Jones' defense, scores a shot right in front of him and scores 5 points in this quarter for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Great play by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Who needs dribbling? #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/tMZzYLN05U — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 25, 2024
2Q | 5:45
The Washington Wizards start the second quarter very well, playing long positions and attacking the rim.
2Q | 8:56
The Washington Wizards bench increases the lead for their team, they win by 8 points and forces the Cleveland Cavaliers to call a timeout.
2Q | 12:00
The second quarter begins, Cleveland Cavaliers 27-31 Washington Wizards.
1Q
The first quarter ends, the Washington Wizards have a 4-point lead and we must highlight the good first quarter of Kyle Kuzma with 14 points and 2 assists.
1Q | 1:25
Great start to the game by Kyle Kuzma, he scores another triple in the first quarter and is 2/4 from outside.
1Q | 3:42
Fast Break! Isaac Okoro scores the assist for Donovan Mitchell, they score two points after quickly attacking the basket.
Great play by the Washington Wizards
ON KUZ CONTROL IN Q1. 🚗
📊 @kylekuzma: 11 PTS & 5-5 FG to start off tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/nfSI0xWiZX — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 25, 2024
1Q | 6:07
The game is tied, there have been a lot of points so far and either team could lead in the first quarter.
1Q | 9:12
Both teams play very evenly at the beginning of the first quarter, neither dominates and the Washington Wizards win by 3 points.
1Q | 12:00
The game begins, the Washington Wizards win the jump.
Injury report
The casualties for this match are the following:
Washington Wizards: Isaiah Livers (out).
Cleveland Cavaliers: No players injured.
Washington Wizards roster
These are the 5 players who will start the game:
Tonight's first five back at the crib 🏡#ForTheDistrict | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/fVAGYwcz23
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 25, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers roster
These are the 5 players who will start the game:
Look who's back. 👀 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/xWdAJwGdPv
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 25, 2024
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Crew Chief: James Williams (#60).
Referee: Karl Lane (#77).
Referee: Brandon Schwab (#86).
Playback Center: Sean Wright, JT Orr and Lauren Holtkamp.
Battle for victory
There's a big game coming up between these two Eastern Conference teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of the last match between these two teams.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on February 7, 2024 at the Capital One Arena, in that game the Cleveland Cavaliers won 114 to 106. That matchup was very even in points and rebounds, which we hope will happen again today.
History between both teams
Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers have met a total of 3 times during the 2023-2024 regular season, in which the Cleveland Cavaliers emerged winners three consecutive times.
Cleveland Cavaliers Arrival
The Cleveland Cavaliers are already at the stadium and ready for today's game.
Dressed in D.C. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/4ZJyFG7o90
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 25, 2024
Welcome!
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What time is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards match for NBA 2024?
This is the start time of the game Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards of February 25th in several countries:
Argentina: 8:00 PM on ESPN and NBA league pass.
Bolivia: 7:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Brazil: 8:00 PM on ESPN and NBA league pass.
Chile: 8:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Colombia: 6:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Ecuador: 6:00 PM on NBA league pass.
United States (ET): 6:00 PM on ESPN.
Spain: 1:00 AM on NBA league pass.
Mexico: 5:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Paraguay: 8:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Peru: 6:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Uruguay: 7:00 PM on NBA league pass.
Cleveland Cavaliers latest roster
The last Cleveland Cavaliers quintet:
Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell.
Washington Wizards' latest roster
The last Washington Wizards quintet:
Tyus Jones, Daniel Gafford, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert.
Cleveland Cavaliers Players to Watch
You have to pay attention to these three players, they are important pieces of the team and they will have to guide their team to victory. First, power forward Donovan Mitchell (#45), is considered the best player on the team and this season would be his fifth year in the league. In the 2023-2024 regular season he averages 27.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game respectively, they will be very important for the offense and have a lot of weight on the team. Another important player is center Jarrett Allen (#31) who this season has managed to average 14.3 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. The team needs him to get rebounds and control the defense. Finally, point guard Darius Garland (#10) will be key in providing assists. Last season he had an excellent tournament and this season he has averaged 21.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers in the tournament
The Cleveland Cavaliers are advancing well in the tournament, this year they are once again a strong team competing in the Eastern Conference. They had a good start to the 2023-2024 regular season, with 36 games won and 19 lost, they are in second place in the Eastern Conference. Last tournament they lost in the first round of the Playoffs, they made several changes to the team and they hope that this season they can be first place in the east. Their last game was on February 23 against the Philadelphia 76ers, where the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 104 to 97 at the Wells Fargo Center and thus suffered another defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win the matchup, but they could surprise and win the game because they are a good team from the Eastern Conference and because of the experience their players have.
Washington Wizards Players to Watch
You have to pay attention to these three players, they are important pieces of the team and they will have to guide their team to victory. First, power forward Kyle Kuzma (#33), is considered the best player on the team and this season would be his tenth year in the league. In the 2023-2024 regular season he averages 21.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6 assists per game respectively, they will be very important for the offense and have a lot of weight on the team. Another important player is center Daniel Gafford (#21) who this season has managed to average 21 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. The team needs him to get rebounds and control the defense. Finally, point guard Tyus Jones (#5) will be key to being a backup player. Last season he had an excellent tournament and this season he has averaged 17.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
Washington Wizards in the tournament
The Washington Wizards had a bad start to the regular season, with 9 games won and 47 lost, they established themselves in fourteenth place in the Eastern Conference. Last tournament they did not advance to the postseason, they made several changes to the team and they hope that this season they can compete to enter the Play-in tournament or even qualify directly for the playoffs. Their last game was on February 23 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where the Washington Wizards lost 147 to 106 at the Paycom Center and thus the Washington Wizards suffered another defeat in the tournament. They come as favorites to win this game and win because of the incredible team they have and the good time they are going through. They have an advantage in Sunday's game by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Capital One Arena will be the venue for this regular season game, located in the city of Washington D.C., United States. Since December 2, 1997, it has been the home of the Washington Wizards, it has a capacity of 20,356 spectators and its construction cost 507 million dollars.
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