Cavaliers vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday December 30, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers 93, Washington Wizards 110 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
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After being reluctant to do so for months, Bradley Beal got vaccinated for COVID-19. He explained why after the Wizards’ win over the Cavs. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 12:33 AM
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Goodnight, #DCFamily
Make sure to vote @Bradley Beal as an #NBAAllStar!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/MO36T8Uxe5 – 12:20 AM
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How would you describe making your NBA debut and being the first Colombian-born player in league history? 🇨🇴
We’ll let @jaimeechenique tell you 👇 pic.twitter.com/4LIFZXv8o2 – 11:51 PM
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The final update (we think) to the day that was in the NBA — two more coaches in protocols, one more game postponed, Bradley Beal talks vaccine, Fred VanVleet talks recovery, Mario Chalmers is back with the Heat and so much more.
apnews.com/article/corona… – 11:25 PM
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Bradley Beal said he received a vaccine for his family. That also means he’ll be in compliance of DC’s mandate, which begins Jan. 15.
“Last thing I want to do is see in the hospital on the table. So if that helps, then okay, I’ll do it.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12… – 11:24 PM
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Balanced attack tonight 👌
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/8haZ7qNoaa – 11:22 PM
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Top Rookies on Thur
Evan Mobley, 21 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
Franz Wagner, 20 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast – 11:11 PM
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Bradley Beal elaborated a bit on why he got vaccinated. He said it was about his family and specifically mentioned his father, who has dealt with kidney issues. Beal didn’t want to put him at risk. – 10:13 PM
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Bradley Beal on why he got vaccinated: “My family… I’ll leave it at that.” – 10:06 PM
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Asked what pushed him to get a coronavirus vaccine, Bradley Beal said “my family,” then said he’d be leaving it at that. – 10:06 PM
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Bradley Beal sure looked refreshed tonight. – 10:05 PM
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Jaime Echenique in tears post-game after becoming the first Colombian born NBA player
It’s been a long journey for him breaking the patellar tendon in his right knee on January 4 pic.twitter.com/W0iNOa09hy – 10:00 PM
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Jaime Echenique said once he heard he was getting called up, he raced to Capital One Arena calling his family on the way. After he parked at the arena, he broke down crying he was so happy. – 9:53 PM
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Felt good to be back out there!! DUB!! pic.twitter.com/0UeBjU2Acw – 9:53 PM
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End your 2021 with a $2 Big Mac from @McDonalds_DMV tomorrow!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/3AJgnGAXju – 9:49 PM
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Jaime Echenique was crying from the beginning of his postgame press conference. Lots of emotions after all he’s been through and making history as a Colombian NBA player. – 9:48 PM
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Wes Unseld Jr. says he and the other Wiz coaches were talking about how every time they play the Cavs Evan Mobley looks better. “He shows a little bit more, it’s scary. …he’s going to be a problem.” – 9:40 PM
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Bounced back with a DUUUB! 👐
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/DEG6NnyqM4 – 9:35 PM
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Down their top two playmakers, #Cavs fall in WAS – 110-93; WAS, 50%FG, CLE, 42%; Love, 24pts, 7-15FG, game-hi 11reb; Mobley, 21pts, 10-20FG, 5reb, 3asst, 2blk, stl; Markkanen, 11pts, 8reb, 4asst, stl, blk; Okoro, 11pts, 2-3 3ptFG. pic.twitter.com/Vd1HhQSmB7 – 9:20 PM
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Back home tomorrow to wrap up 2021. #LetEmKnow – 9:18 PM
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Final: Wizards 110, Cavaliers 93
Beal: 29 pts., 13-23 FG, 6 rebs., 10 assts.
Kuzma: 25 pts., 10 rebs., 2 assts.
Wanamaker: 7 pts., 5 rebs., 7 assts.
Mobley: 21 pts., 5 rebs., 3 assts.
Love: 24 pts., 11 rebs. – 9:16 PM
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That does it in D.C. #Cavs go winless on the two-game road trip as they fall to the Wizards 110-93. – 9:16 PM
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The squad came together for the DUB!
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/DyAF3KN8wc – 9:16 PM
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Final: Wizards 110, Cavaliers 93. Wasn’t the Cleveland they saw earlier this season, of course (and they aren’t the same Wizards), but gd if this wasn’t one of Beal’s sharpest games of the season after a week away.
Beal: 29p 10a 6r
Kuzma: 25p 10r – 9:16 PM
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Wizards beat the Cavs 110-93 to move to 18-17 on the year. Bradley Beal had 29 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds in his return from protocols. Kyle Kuzma had 25. – 9:15 PM
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Center Jaime Echenique, signed today to a 10-day contract, is about to make his NBA debut when play resumes. – 9:10 PM
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Jaime Echenique has checked in for his NBA debut, making history as the first NBA player ever from the country of Colombia. – 9:09 PM
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Too strong 💪
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/QvexwLv184 – 9:08 PM
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Loudest applause of the night goes with Tacko Fall checking in with 4 minutes left in a blowout 😂 – 9:08 PM
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Bradley Beal now has 10 assists with 3:55 to play. It’s his second double-digit assist game of the season, tying his season high, set December 13 in Denver. – 9:05 PM
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Serena Winters, who replaces Angel Gray, will make her Cleveland debut on the Jan. 2 broadcast against the Indiana Pacers. Welcome Serena to Cleveland! trib.al/3i9Cinh #Cavs – 9:03 PM
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After missing three games while in league protocols, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has regained his rhythm as tonight’s game has progressed. In 28 minutes, he has 12 points, two boards and four assists. Washington leads 107-89 with 4:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. – 9:02 PM
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Rudy Gobert is averaging 15 pts and 14.9 rebs while shooting 70%. No one has ever done this in NBA history. The only player to ever average 15 pts -10 rebs and shot 70% is Jarrett Allen this season. – 8:56 PM
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#Cavs Kevin Love has a double-double of 24 pts and 11 rebounds. – 8:55 PM
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Rocking at @CapitalOneArena right now!
Beal: 27 PTS, 12-17 FG, 9 AST
Kuzma: 23 PTS, 10-15 FG, 9 REB
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#Cavs were outscored 33-21 by the Wizards in the third, as the Wizards lead 91-72.
Cavs collectively are struggling defensively. And offensively, the ball just doesn’t seem to be moving the same way without their two primary ballhandlers. They have 13 assists. – 8:48 PM
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12 minutes to go. – 8:48 PM
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The Wizards lead the Cavaliers 91-72 at the end of the third quarter. Bradley Beal has a game-high 27 points and a game-high nine assists. – 8:46 PM
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Anotha one!
@Evan Mobley‘s got himself back-to-back 20+ point scoring nights #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/l2ykebxkrg – 8:43 PM
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Air Kuz!
#DCAboveAll | @Kyle Kuzma pic.twitter.com/yakhjVUXNp – 8:41 PM
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Kuz that’s filthy! – 8:38 PM
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Daniel Gafford is heading toward the Wizards’ locker room after he limped off the floor. – 8:35 PM
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Daniel Gafford hobbled and limping off the floor in pain, punches a seat on the bench as he gets checked out by the medical staff. Now going to the locker room. – 8:34 PM
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Daniel Gafford resuscitating Bradley Beal 😂 – 8:28 PM
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Back like he never left!
21 points in the first half for @Bradley Beal 🔥
#NBAAllStar | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/259ZtjWTcO – 8:26 PM
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Wizards on a 10-2 run to start the second half opening up a 15-point lead. – 8:23 PM
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At halftime, the Wizards lead the Cavs 58-51. The Gafford-Mobley battles are very fun. Gafford has fiiiiiive blocks
Beal: 21p 6a
Kuzma: 10p 5r
Gill: 8p
Mobley 17p
Love 16p – 8:14 PM
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Gaff wasn’t having it 🙅
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5 blocks in the first half!! pic.twitter.com/nCiPMcTFcn – 8:14 PM
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#Cavs kept Bradley Beal in check thru first 2 meetings (28%FG), not so much tonight – has game-hi 21pts & WAS leads at H, 58-51; 7 ties, 8 lead-changes; CLE, 43%FG, 10 T.O.; WAS, 51%FG; Mobley, 17pt, 8-14FG, 4reb, stl; Love, 16pt, 5-9FG, 3-6 3ptFG, 6reb, stl; Stevens, 5pt, 2reb. pic.twitter.com/2kObBWUf3f – 8:12 PM
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At the end of the first half, Wizards have a 58-51 lead over the #Cavs. Cleveland struggling to contain Bradley Beal, as he has 21 points.
Mobley up to 17 pts and 4 rebounds, Love with 16 pts and 5 rebounds. – 8:10 PM
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Plenty of basketball left.
@socios | #LetEmKnow – 8:09 PM
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The teacher who went viral for making the half-court shot is part of the Wizards halftime show tonight washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021… – 8:08 PM
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Heading back to the locker room with a lead.
Beal: 21 PTS, 9-13 FG, 6 AST
Kuzma: 10 PTS, 4-6 FG, 5 REB
Gill: 8 PTS, 3-4 FG
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At halftime, the Wizards lead the Cavs 58-51. Bradley Beal, returning from a three-game absence in league health and safety protocols, has played superbly. He has 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting, plus six assists. – 8:05 PM
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The Wizards lead the Cavs 58-51 at halftime. Beal has 21 pts in his return from protocols. Wiz shooting 51.1%. Cavs have 10 TOs, Mobley has 17, Love has 16. – 8:05 PM
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5 blocks in 16 minutes in the first half for Daniel Gafford tonight. Good grief. – 8:04 PM
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Daniel Gafford with FIVE first half blocks and each one was better than the last. – 8:04 PM
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Not on DG’s watch 🖐
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/Fi6Fr1ogxT – 8:03 PM
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This has been what probably has been an entertaining game for the fans, but I imagine that Wes Unseld Jr. is, at best, lukewarm about how his team’s defense is performing (despite the serious obstacles it faces). Washington has a 52-51 lead. But the teams are trading baskets. – 8:01 PM
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Again, what can’t @Evan Mobley do?!
What a pass from rook to rook 😳
#NBAAllStar | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/d5UxFQESJ2 – 7:57 PM
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Bradley Beal dapping up a fan next to Kamiah after hitting that 3 on a smooth pass from Brad Wanamaker – 7:55 PM
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#Cavaliers in trade talks to acquire guard Rajon Rondo from Lakers beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal – 7:53 PM
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Save & score 👏
@Kevin Pangos | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/AQRzql8581 – 7:51 PM
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Kevin Pangos has three assists seven minutes in first quarter of his first NBA start for Cavs. Now has 17 assists in his last 8+ games against one turnover. Will be interesting to see how he performs in what should be a steadier diet of minutes with Rubio out. – 7:45 PM
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Made ’em pay for the double 😏
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/zuWAcc5cW2 – 7:45 PM
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In his first game back from missing three games while in the league’s health and safety protocols. Bradley Beal has 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting and four assists in 12 minutes. – 7:42 PM
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watch the play again. Mobley’s up-and-under was so nasty even Kuz had to give him five. pic.twitter.com/xOXyuiQp7f – 7:39 PM
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ESPN story on the Cleveland Cavaliers nearing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo: es.pn/3FDBlKe – 7:39 PM
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It’s @Marvel Night at @CapitalOneArena!
The first 10,000 fans received @Bradley Beal bobbleheads 🙌
Which Marvel character is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/E5xS1Cbf3t – 7:38 PM
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Bradley Beal straight abusing Lauri Markkanen – 7:37 PM
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Reports: Cavaliers nearing trade to acquire Rajon Rondo from Lakers nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/30/rep… – 7:37 PM
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We’ve got two double-digit scorers! #LetEmKnow – 7:36 PM
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At the end of the first quarter, Washington leads Cleveland 31-30. Washington’s offense has been superb, going 13 of 22 from the field. But the defense has been subpar, with a few open looks from 3 for Kevin Love. This game has the same feel as the loss to Philly had early on. – 7:35 PM
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Up one after one.
Kuzma: 8 PTS, 3-4 FG
Beal: 7 PTS, 3-3 FG, 4 AST
Avdija: 6 PTS, 3-4 FG
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At the end of the first, Wizards hold a 31-30 lead over the #Cavs.
Cavs shot 13-of-26 (50%) from the field and 4-of-9 (44.4%) from 3.
Evan Mobley with a team-high 14 points, followed by Kevin Love with 11 pts. Lamar Stevens is the only other Cavalier who’s scored, with 5 pts. – 7:35 PM
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Bradley Beal has a half court gym in his house, I’m sure he stayed sharp and was chomping at the bit the last few days – 7:34 PM
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After one, the Wizards lead the Cavs 31-30.
Beal: 7p 4a
Evan Mobley has 14 and Kevin Love has 11 – 7:34 PM
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Lamar beats the buzzer 🚨🐶 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/8jvyJ1ug73 – 7:34 PM
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The Wizards lead the Cavs 31-30 at the end of the 1st. Kuzma leads the Wizards with 8, Mobley leads all scorers with 14. Love has 11. – 7:33 PM
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Kuz in control 👌
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/EGpeNwB6KS – 7:33 PM
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With 2:41 remaining in the first quarter, Evan Mobley already has 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Kevin Love has 11 points. Mobley and Love have scored all 25 of Cleveland’s points. – 7:28 PM
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14 PTS
7-8 FG
2 REB
1 STL
@Evan Mobley | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/IvqvTcFGrz – 7:27 PM
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Deni Avdija is currently playing PG on offense and C on defense in a lineup with Bradley Beal, Corey Kispert, Jordan Schakel and Anthony Gill. – 7:26 PM
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Evan Mobley is apparently now also Dr. J on the baseline. pic.twitter.com/X2Yw5re9fV – 7:25 PM
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#Cavs Evan Mobley is shooting 6-of-7 from the field with under 4 minutes left in the first quarter. He has 12 points. – 7:25 PM
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Is there anything Mobley can’t do?!
#NBAAllStar | @Evan Mobley pic.twitter.com/Iae4nrLlZt – 7:25 PM
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The NBA in 2021: where a 7-footer (Evan Mobley) can do this pic.twitter.com/ivY1QB8Bal – 7:24 PM
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Bradley BUCKETS Beal 😤🪣
pic.twitter.com/5Cody5QJNh – 7:23 PM
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Deni Avdija running point guard for the Wizards’ second unit 👀 – 7:22 PM
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Evan Mobley with a ‘how did he finish that’ reverse layup – 7:21 PM
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Ouch, Brad Bradley Beal. pic.twitter.com/v37T8fBlia – 7:20 PM
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Corey Kispert in 5 minutes into the game as Bradley Beal takes an early rest – 7:19 PM
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Kev ain’t slowing down 🔥
8 early points for @Kevin Love on @BallySportsCLE! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/HwdHerDD2O – 7:18 PM
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Let’s get it 💪
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/A4nawnOxLe – 7:12 PM
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Kevin Pangos vs. Brad Wanamaker on New Year’s Eve eve, just like we all expected – 7:11 PM
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Can confirm reports that Lakers and Cavaliers are in “discussions” to send point guard Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, per source. – 6:58 PM
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The Cavaliers are nearing a trade for Lakers PG Rajon Rondo, per @Adrian Wojnarowski.
The deal is expected to be done Friday. pic.twitter.com/xxY51BpKOP – 6:58 PM
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo — and an agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Friday, sources tell ESPN. Rondo would be able to join Cleveland as soon as he clears Covid protocols. – 6:47 PM
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Quick thoughts on CLE acquiring Rondo (assuming it happens!):
-CLE will use Minimum Salary Exception to acquire Rondo. No need to use McGee TPE or send a salary back to LA.
-LA is doing this to clear a roster spot & tax hit vs waiving a player. Likely to keep Stanley Johnson. – 6:47 PM
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🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
#DCAboveAll | @jaimeechenique pic.twitter.com/bE6wKqYeZ6 – 6:42 PM
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Brad Wanamaker will start in his first game since signing a 10-day with the Wizards. Their starting 5 vs. CLE:
Wanamaker, Beal, KCP, Kuzma, Gafford – 6:40 PM
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#Cavs starting lineup tonight against the Wizards:
Kevin Pangos, Isaac Okoro, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley and Kevin Love – 6:35 PM
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Tonight’s Starting Five 🖐 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/DAlTx61ezC – 6:35 PM
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The Wizards’ starters tonight: Brad Wanamaker (who was signed today to a 10-day), Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 6:31 PM
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STARTERS 👇 #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/JOUqxISg0W – 6:30 PM
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The best way to celebrate @Bradley Beal being back on the court is by voting for #NBAAllStar!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/KSin77r2uf – 6:26 PM
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are in serious talks on a deal to acquire Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. In wake of Ricky Rubio’s season-ending ACL injury, Cleveland has need for backcourt help and is working on the potential move. – 6:24 PM
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The Wizards are back home to host the Cavs at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Bradley Beal is back in the lineup (watch his warmup here).
And that means I’m back with my 3 keys to the game, this time with special guest @glennconsor. pic.twitter.com/mLK42JaAe8 – 6:14 PM
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Pregame bounce
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#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/9iWxpFySqb – 6:10 PM
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#Cavs Kevin Pangos will make his first career NBA start tonight against the Wizards, a source tells @clevelanddotcom. Cavs will need to rely more on Pangos with Darius Garland in the health and safety protocols and Ricky Rubio out for the season. – 6:03 PM
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1⃣ hour until tip!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
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Bradley Beal (and his headband) back in action. pic.twitter.com/62rt3yjrNM – 5:54 PM
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The 5:30 p.m. ET injury report now lists Jarrett Allen as OUT (return to competition reconditioning).
It also lists Ed Davis, Lamar Stevens and Dylan Windler as available. – 5:53 PM
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Is this business casual?
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/iG1Cs86dkf – 5:46 PM
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The Cavs’ Jarrett Allen (return to competition conditioning) will not play tonight against the Wizards, J.B. Bickerstaff said. – 5:41 PM
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Wes Unseld Jr. said Cassius Winston is still dealing with the hamstring injury which has been an on-and-off thing for him all season, and that’s why he hasn’t gotten a call-up. – 5:37 PM
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Spencer Dinwiddie (health and safety protocols) will not play tonight vs. Cleveland. – 5:34 PM
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The Wizards have signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day hardship contract … which will establish the @nbagleague call-up from the @CapitalCityGoGo as the NBA’s first player from Colombia.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 5:28 PM
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Anthony Gill will be available to play tonight after exiting the protocols, Wes Unseld Jr. said. Davis Bertans, who has a non-COVID illness, will not play, Unseld aid. – 5:27 PM
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Davis Bertans is OUT non-Covid illness. – 5:27 PM
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In addition to Beal and KCP, Gill is also out of protocols and available. Bertans is OUT. – 5:27 PM
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Wizards say Bradley Beal is available to play tonight against Cleveland. – 5:23 PM
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Let’s get to work!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/9eLEL0Fnta – 5:23 PM
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Spencer Dinwiddie is OUT in protocols, Bradley Beal and KCP are both available to play.
Beal & KCP both last played Dec. 18 in Utah. – 5:21 PM
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Bradley Beal, KCP will play tonight vs. Cavs – 5:19 PM
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Beal and Caldwell-Pope will play tonight. They are out of protocol. – 5:19 PM
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Bradley Beal will be available tonight vs. Cleveland! #DCAboveAll
@Bradley Beal | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/5eFFOym6TQ – 5:19 PM
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Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who entered the day questionable to play due to health and safety protocols, will be available tonight for Washington against Cleveland. – 5:18 PM
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The Wizards have signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day contract, team says. – 5:10 PM
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📰 OFFICIAL: We’ve signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day contract via the NBA Hardship Exception provisions. #DCAboveAll – 5:06 PM
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Me trying to recognize the new Wizards 100 feet away like pic.twitter.com/sfPieu2Scl – 5:02 PM
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Hawks injury report for tomorrow’s game against Cleveland pic.twitter.com/Pk5F4BDu06 – 5:02 PM
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Big man Jaime Echenique has been called up from the Capital City Go-Go as the Wizards continue to deal with players in protocol, @NBCSWizards has learned. – 5:01 PM
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No late game tonight. It was a light night already games-wise and it got even lighter with the GSW-DEN postponement.
Only three games, all at 7:00 PM ET:
PHI-BKN
CLE-WAS
MIL-ORL – 4:46 PM
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Been feeling the Love
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We’ll need another strong defensive effort tonight.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/oiykTcaK3I – 4:35 PM
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Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to return to the lineup vs. Cleveland tonight, sources tell ESPN. He missed three games in Covid protocols. – 4:32 PM
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Battle on the block.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/kpXOeDc9AC – 4:23 PM
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Over the last five games, our 12.8 turnover percentage ranks ninth in the NBA.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/oY1eh73Kap – 4:03 PM
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From playing in the driveway as a kid to a 10-year career as an NBA assistant, Pat Delany is living his childhood dream.
#DCAboveAll | @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/QEck893iq1 – 3:45 PM
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Wizards G Spencer Dinwiddie has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/1fL7OgbseP – 3:44 PM
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With the Spencer Dinwiddie news, the Wizards now have 9 players in health and safety protcols, matching the total of their outbreak last season which caused 6 games to be postponed. This year, they have hardship 10-days to replace them, but just for context. – 3:40 PM
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Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie has entered health and safety protocols, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 3:34 PM
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Bounce back opportunity!
🆚 @Washington Wizards
🕖 7:00PM ET
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@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/pItvhUZEYE – 3:30 PM
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TyTy Washington has been used mainly as an off-ball shooter and scorer at Kentucky this season. Despite being effective in his current role, I think TyTy will be best used as a lead guard in the NBA. He is a natural playmaker with an excellent feel for the game. pic.twitter.com/0CCzZdJTCe – 2:46 PM
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If fashion sense is a super hero trait then Kuz already has that covered 😎
#DCAboveAll | @Marvel pic.twitter.com/YgSDlf3KFc – 2:41 PM
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The rook #EvanMobley is ready for more 😤
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Oldest players to make their NBA debuts for the Wizards/Bullets franchise:
Andrew Gaze (1994) – 28 y, 230 d
Anthony Gill (2020) – 28 y, 73 d
Craig Sword (2021) – 27 y, 346 d
David Vanterpool (2001) – 27 y, 341 d
Claude Gregory (1986) – 27 y, 37d
Chubby Cox (1983) – 27 y, 14 d – 1:03 PM