The Cleveland Cavaliers unleashed a full-force offensive spectacle, decisively beating the Washington Wizards 148-114 in a National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season game on November 8 (Philippine time) in Washington.
Historic Offensive Onslaught
The Cavaliers were in a ruthless mood, nearly matching their franchise scoring record for a regulation game. They fell just one point short of the 149-point record they had set back in December of the previous year. The franchise's all-time highest score outside of a standard four-quarter game remains the 154-153 quadruple-overtime epic against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 29, 1980. This 148-point performance also ties the mark they set against the Miami Heat in December 1991.
Key Players and Staggering Stats
Donovan Mitchell spearheaded the Cavaliers' charge with a team-high 24 points. He was ably supported by Darius Garland, who contributed 20 points and 9 assists, and Evan Mobley, who delivered a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Big man Jarrett Allen was a dominant force on both ends of the court, putting up a strong double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds. Tyrese Proctor also provided significant scoring punch off the bench, adding 17 points to the tally. A key factor in the win was the team's relentless effort on the glass, where they secured a massive 25 offensive rebounds.
Wizards' Woes Continue
For the Washington Wizards, CJ McCollum tried to keep his team competitive, scoring 20 of his 25 total points in the first half. However, his efforts were in vain as the team suffered its seventh consecutive defeat, dropping their dismal season record to 1 win and 8 losses.
This victory marks the third win in a row for the Cavaliers, who have bounced back strongly after an opening loss in the NBA Cup, a game where Mitchell was sidelined with hamstring tightness.
