NBA · Final

Cavaliers Defeat Wizards in Close Contest

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena

Cleveland Cavaliers 121, Washington Wizards 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Washington Wizards 121-111 at Rocket Arena on October 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena, extending their lead in the season series to 2-0. This win comes on the heels of a strong start for the Cavaliers, who now hold a home record of 4-0 this season, while the Wizards continue to struggle with an away record of 1-4.

Cleveland's recent form has been impressive, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, with an average of 120.2 points scored per game and 118.9 points allowed. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, having previously defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 and the Brooklyn Nets 125-121. The Cavaliers have shown a particular strength at home, where they have yet to lose this season.

In contrast, the Wizards have faced difficulties, managing only a 2-8 record in their last ten games, with an average of 114.8 points scored and a concerning 124.9 points allowed. Their last outing ended in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, where they fell 103-110. The Wizards' away struggles have been evident, and they are looking to turn around their fortunes after this latest defeat.

The Cavaliers and Wizards have met four times this season, with Cleveland winning all encounters. In their previous meeting on April 12, 2026, the Cavaliers triumphed decisively with a score of 130-117. This consistent success against the Wizards has built a psychological edge for Cleveland, which they capitalized on again in this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards were significantly impacted, missing Tre Johnson (Achilles), Justin Champagnie (Foot), Tristan Vukcevic (Hip), and Jamir Watkins (Knee). The absence of these players undoubtedly hindered their performance against a well-rounded Cavaliers team.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Cavaliers favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 240.5 for the game. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in Cleveland, priced at -395, while the Wizards were listed at +310.

As for the game conditions, the atmosphere at Rocket Arena was charged, with fans witnessing a competitive matchup. Key moments included Donovan Mitchell's crucial step-back jump shot in the fourth quarter, which helped solidify the Cavaliers' lead. Other notable plays included a driving layup by Peyton Watson and free throws by James Harden and Evan Mobley that sealed the game in the closing moments.

Overall, the Cavaliers demonstrated their offensive prowess and defensive resilience, while the Wizards will need to regroup and address their ongoing challenges as they look to improve their standing in the league.

What we said beforehand

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on October 28, 2026. The Cavaliers enter this matchup with a home record of 2-1, while the Wizards hold an away record of 2-2. This game is particularly noteworthy as the Cavaliers have won their last four meetings against the Wizards, showcasing a dominant trend in their recent encounters.

In their last five games, the Cavaliers have a record of 3-2, with notable victories against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-125 in overtime, and the Brooklyn Nets, 125-121. They have averaged 118.0 points scored while allowing 120.2 points in this span. Their home form has been strong, with a recent home record of 5-0, averaging 120.2 points scored and 118.9 points allowed over their last ten home games.

On the other hand, the Wizards have struggled with a record of 2-3 in their last five games. They secured a win against the Chicago Bulls, 124-120, but fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 110-103, in their most recent outing. Overall, the Wizards have averaged 114.8 points scored and allowed 117.6 points in their last five games, with a broader away record of 1-4.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards will be missing Tre Johnson (Achilles), Justin Champagnie (Foot), Tristan Vukcevic (Hip), and Jamir Watkins (Knee), which could significantly impact their performance. The Cavaliers will look to capitalize on this situation, especially given their recent success against the Wizards.

The market has set the odds with Cleveland favored by 9.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total of 240.5 points for the game. The moneyline for the Cavaliers stands at -395, while the Wizards are at +310.

As the game approaches, viewers should watch for Donovan Mitchell, who leads the Cavaliers with an average of 26.7 points per game, and James Harden, who averages 7.0 assists. For the Wizards, Anthony Davis is a key player, averaging 22.8 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Trae Young leads in assists with 11.0 per game.

This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, particularly as the Cavaliers aim to extend their winning streak against the Wizards and maintain their strong home performance.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -9.5	240.5 o -108 / u -112	Washington Wizards +310 · Cleveland Cavaliers -395

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Injury report

Tre JohnsonOutAchillesWashington Wizards
Justin ChampagnieOutFootWashington Wizards
Tristan VukcevicOutHipWashington Wizards
Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards

Leaders

PointsEvan Mobley24Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDonovan Mitchell7Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsEvan Mobley12Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsAJ Dybantsa19Washington Wizards
AssistsKyshawn George11Washington Wizards
ReboundsAnthony Davis5Washington Wizards

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2120.2 scored · 118.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W127-125vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 26
W125-121vs Brooklyn NetsOct 24
L106-114at Philadelphia 76ersOct 22
W130-117vs Washington WizardsApr 12
L102-124at Atlanta HawksApr 10
W122-116vs Atlanta HawksApr 8
W142-126at Memphis GrizzliesApr 7
W117-108vs Indiana PacersApr 5
W118-111at Golden State WarriorsApr 3
L113-127at Los Angeles LakersApr 1

Washington Wizards

Last 10: 2-8Streak L1114.8 scored · 124.9 allowed per game1-4 away

L103-110at Charlotte HornetsOct 26
W124-120at Chicago BullsOct 25
L102-112vs Toronto RaptorsOct 23
W128-116vs Milwaukee BucksOct 21
L117-130at Cleveland CavaliersApr 12
L117-140vs Miami HeatApr 10
L108-119vs Chicago BullsApr 9
L98-129vs Chicago BullsApr 7
L115-121at Brooklyn NetsApr 5
L136-152at Miami HeatApr 4

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Charlotte	-	2	L1	.600	3
Atlanta	1	3	L3	.400	2
Washington	1	3	L2	.400	2
Orlando	1	2	W1	.333	1
Miami	2	4	W1	.200	1
Detroit	-	1	W1	.800	4
Cleveland	0.5	1	W3	.750	3
Indiana	2	3	L2	.400	2
Chicago	2.5	3	L2	.250	1
Milwaukee	2.5	3	W1	.250	1

Box score

Stat	Washington Wizards	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	44-83	43-91
Field goal %	53	47
Three-pointers	8-32	14-38
Three-point %	25	37
Free throws	15-17	21-22
Free throw %	88	95
Rebounds	27	47
Offensive rebounds	5	15
Defensive rebounds	22	32
Assists	31	26
Steals	7	7
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	10	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	19
Fast-break points	10	9
Points in the paint	66	46
Fouls	19	16
Largest lead	13	10
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	74	21

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter82-74Sam Merrill makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter82-75Sam Merrill makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-77James Harden makes driving layup
3rd Quarter85-77Khris Middleton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bub Carrington assists)
3rd Quarter85-80Sam Merrill makes 24-foot three pointer (Jaylon Tyson assists)
3rd Quarter87-80Kyshawn George makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter87-83Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter87-86Sam Merrill makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter90-86Alex Sarr makes 25-foot three pointer (Bub Carrington assists)
3rd Quarter90-88Donovan Mitchell makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter91-88Trae Young makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter92-88Trae Young makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter92-90Jaylon Tyson makes driving layup
3rd Quarter92-91Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter92-92Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-94Evan Mobley makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter93-94Trae Young makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-94Trae Young makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-96Donovan Mitchell makes two point shot
4th Quarter97-96Trae Young makes 34-foot three pointer
4th Quarter97-99Evan Mobley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sam Merrill assists)
4th Quarter97-102Evan Mobley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter99-102Deandre Ayton makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter101-102Deandre Ayton makes layup (Anthony Davis assists)
4th Quarter101-104Jarrett Allen makes 11-foot jumper (Mario Hezonja assists)
4th Quarter103-104Anthony Davis makes 10-foot two point shot (Kyshawn George assists)
4th Quarter105-104AJ Dybantsa makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Khris Middleton assists)
4th Quarter105-106Meleek Thomas makes running layup
4th Quarter105-108Peyton Watson makes two point shot
4th Quarter105-111Mario Hezonja makes 23-foot three point jumper (Peyton Watson assists)
4th Quarter105-113James Harden makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter107-113Anthony Davis makes alley oop layup (Kyshawn George assists)
4th Quarter107-115Donovan Mitchell makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter107-117Peyton Watson makes driving layup (James Harden assists)
4th Quarter109-117Anthony Davis makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter111-117AJ Dybantsa makes 1-foot running dunk (Trae Young assists)
4th Quarter111-118James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-119James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-120Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-121Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2