WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards returned from the All-Star break with a rousing road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
It may take a similar effort for a repeat Friday night at home based on their struggles against the Charlotte Hornets this season.
Thursday's meeting with the LeBron James-led Cavaliers put the Wizards in the underdog mode especially with Cleveland's three-game winning streak after a series of deals at the NBA trade deadline. The scenario played out as expected early.
Washington (34-24) trailed by 12 points, but the Wizards entered halftime up 57-54 and took control with a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter for their third win in a row.