It was an ugly, low-scoring 1990s type of score, but there was much more to this game. At times it was physical, but the story of this game was the Cavaliers inability to score beyond outside the paint and the Wizards’ turnovers keeping the Cavaliers close. Going into half time the Cavaliers were only shooting 35 percent from the field, but the Wizards also accumulated 13 first half turnovers.
Wizards stayed in control of this affair for much of the night, but their sloppy play did not allow them to pull away. In the 4th quarter, the Cavaliers were able seize some momentum taking a 87-84 lead on a 2nd chance opportunity, that led to Jarrett Allen free throws.