Cavaliers Dominate Wizards in Convincing Victory
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 148, Washington Wizards 115, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards?
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Washington Wizards 148-115 at Capital One Arena on November 7, 2025.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a decisive victory over the Washington Wizards with a final score of 148 to 115 at Capital One Arena. This match showcased the Cavaliers' strong form, extending their winning streak to two games and improving their record to 7-3, while the Wizards fell to 1-9, marking their sixth consecutive loss. The Cavaliers have averaged 115.7 points in their last ten games, while allowing 114.6, demonstrating their offensive capabilities.
In contrast, the Wizards have struggled significantly, averaging only 110.3 points while allowing 126.2 points per game over their last ten outings. Their home record stands at 0-3, and they have not won a game in their last five attempts, averaging just 109.0 points during this stretch. The Wizards' recent results include a series of losses, with their last five games seeing them defeated by the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Historically, the Cavaliers have performed well against the Wizards, leading the head-to-head series 1-0 this season and maintaining a 4-0 record in their last four meetings. The previous encounters in the current season included a 134-124 victory for the Cavaliers on February 8, 2025, and a 115-105 win on December 14, 2024. The Wizards have yet to secure a win against the Cavaliers this season, highlighting their ongoing struggles.
In terms of injuries, the Wizards faced notable absences, with Jamir Watkins ruled out due to a knee injury. Additionally, Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day, dealing with foot, finger, and quadriceps injuries, respectively. The uncertainty surrounding these players could have contributed to the Wizards' lack of depth and performance issues on the court.
The Cavaliers, on the other hand, entered the game with a relatively healthy roster, which likely contributed to their dominant performance. The market reflected this confidence, with the Cavaliers favored to win, showcasing their form and the Wizards' struggles. The odds were attributed to the betting provider, indicating a clear expectation of a Cavaliers victory.
Conditions during the game were standard for an indoor basketball matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. The Wizards' home court advantage did not translate into performance, as they struggled to keep pace with the Cavaliers throughout the game.
Fans watching the game saw a variety of scoring plays, particularly in the fourth quarter, where the Cavaliers extended their lead significantly. Key moments included free throws by AJ Johnson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin, as well as a series of baskets from Thomas Bryant. The Wizards managed to score a few points late in the game, including a three-point jumper from Anthony Gill, but it was too little, too late.
Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the two teams: the Cavaliers are building momentum, while the Wizards continue to seek answers to their ongoing struggles.
Injury report
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsCJ McCollum25Washington Wizards
- AssistsBub Carrington11Washington Wizards
- ReboundsJustin Champagnie11Washington Wizards
- PointsDonovan Mitchell24Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsDarius Garland9Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsJarrett Allen14Cleveland Cavaliers
Recent form
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 2-8Streak L6110.3 scored · 126.2 allowed per game0-3 at home
- L107-136at Boston CelticsNov 6
- L102-119at New York KnicksNov 4
- L94-125vs Orlando MagicNov 1
- L108-127at Oklahoma City ThunderOct 31
- L134-139vs Philadelphia 76ersOct 28
- L113-139vs Charlotte HornetsOct 26
- W117-107at Dallas MavericksOct 25
- L120-133at Milwaukee BucksOct 23
- W119-118at Miami HeatApr 13
- L89-119at Chicago BullsApr 12
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W2115.7 scored · 114.6 allowed per game3-2 away
- W132-121vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 6
- W117-109vs Atlanta HawksNov 2
- L101-112vs Toronto RaptorsOct 31
- L105-125at Boston CelticsOct 29
- W116-95at Detroit PistonsOct 27
- W118-113vs Milwaukee BucksOct 26
- W131-124at Brooklyn NetsOct 24
- L111-119at New York KnicksOct 22
- L118-126vs Indiana PacersApr 13
- W108-102at New York KnicksApr 11
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Cleveland Cavaliers | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 52-110 | 41-91 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 20-45 | 15-41 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 37 |
| Free throws | 24-31 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 57 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 25 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 28 |
| Assists | 34 | 32 |
| Steals | 15 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 32 |
| Fast-break points | 27 | 26 |
| Points in the paint | 58 | 50 |
| Fouls | 17 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 37 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter106-82Alex Sarr makes driving layup (Corey Kispert assists)
- 3rd Quarter108-82Jarrett Allen makes 1-foot dunk (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter109-82Donovan Mitchell makes technical free throw
- 3rd Quarter109-83Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter109-84Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter109-85CJ McCollum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter109-86CJ McCollum makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-86Tyrese Proctor makes 22-foot three point jumper (Darius Garland assists)
- 4th Quarter112-88Jamir Watkins makes 1-foot driving dunk (Corey Kispert assists)
- 4th Quarter115-88Darius Garland makes 32-foot three point jumper (Jaylon Tyson assists)
- 4th Quarter115-89CJ McCollum makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter117-89Evan Mobley makes 15-foot jumper (Darius Garland assists)
- 4th Quarter118-89Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter121-89Tyrese Proctor makes 29-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter121-92Tre Johnson makes 26-foot three pointer (Alex Sarr assists)
- 4th Quarter121-94AJ Johnson makes 5-foot dunk (Bub Carrington assists)
- 4th Quarter124-94Tyrese Proctor makes 28-foot three point jumper (Luke Travers assists)
- 4th Quarter126-94Larry Nance Jr. makes 2-foot two point shot (Darius Garland assists)
- 4th Quarter126-97Bub Carrington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alex Sarr assists)
- 4th Quarter128-97Jaylon Tyson makes 1-foot layup (Larry Nance Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter128-99Tre Johnson makes 1-foot dunk (Bub Carrington assists)
- 4th Quarter130-99Luke Travers makes driving layup (Tyrese Proctor assists)
- 4th Quarter133-99Tyrese Proctor makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter135-99Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 2-foot dunk (Tyrese Proctor assists)
- 4th Quarter135-101Tre Johnson makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter135-103Tre Johnson makes 6-foot jumper (Will Riley assists)
- 4th Quarter135-105Jamir Watkins makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter135-106Tristan Vukcevic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter138-106Tyrese Proctor makes 26-foot three point jumper (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter138-109Tristan Vukcevic makes 29-foot three point jumper (AJ Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter139-109Luke Travers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter140-109Luke Travers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter140-110AJ Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter140-111AJ Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter142-111Thomas Bryant makes 6-foot two point shot (Tyrese Proctor assists)
- 4th Quarter144-111Thomas Bryant makes 2-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter145-111Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter146-111Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter148-111Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 1-foot dunk (Luke Travers assists)
- 4th Quarter148-114Anthony Gill makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Johnson assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours Cleveland Cavaliers.
Venue
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance14054
- OfficialsRay Acosta, Jonathan Sterling, Danielle Scott
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