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Late surge falls short as Wizards lose in Cleveland, 116-113

A late rally fell short in Cleveland, as the Wizards lost 116-113 to the Cavaliers to conclude their three-game road trip.

The Wizards kept the action close in the first quarter behind Trevor Ariza's 10 points. Washington managed to build a five-point lead in the early going, which proved to be the Wizards' largest lead of the game.

Cleveland jumped ahead in the second quarter and remained in the driver's seat for the majority of the game. A 3-pointer by Trevor Ariza helped slightly close the gap before the half, as the Wizards entered the break period within striking distance, down 53-47.