Scott Brooks went through multiple jokes pregame. He took a good-natured shot at a trio of reporters, laughed about when he had to room with Cleveland legend Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and delivered cracks about LeBron James‘ 57-point performance the last time the Cavaliers and Washington Wizards played.
James has inflicted a particularly high level of pain during his last three stops in the District, leaving tears as the only option beyond laughter. Late last season, he hit a fadeaway 3-pointer right in front of Washington owner Ted Leonsis to force overtime before Cleveland finished a win.