With several new faces in the lineup after the trades of Otto Porter and Markieff Morris, the Wizards took out the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-106 Friday night at Capital One Arena. See photos.
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss (3 ), guard Matthew Dellavedova (18), guard Collin Sexton (2) and guard Jordan Clarkson (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington.
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AP Photo/Nick Wass
Washington Wizards guard John Wall, second from left, smiles next to team owner Ted Leonsis, third from left, before the team’s NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington.
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AP Photo/Nick Wass
Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker (12) reaches for the ball held by Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington.
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AP Photo/Nick Wass
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington. Love was called for a foul on the play.
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AP Photo/Nick Wass
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, left, fight for the ball against Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington.
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With several new faces in the lineup after the trades of Otto Porter and Markieff Morris, the Wizards took out the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-106 Friday night at Capital One Arena.
In his first game as a Wizard, Bobby Portis dropped 30 points off the bench, including 18 on 7-8 shooting in the first half. Bradley Beal added 25 and was honored before the game for making his second All-Star team.
Collin Sexton led the Cavs with 27 points, Jordan Clarkson adding 24 in the losing effort.
One thing you should know about the game: The Wizards assisted on 35 of their 46 made field goals Friday night. Beal led the way with 13 assists, and Jabari Parker dished nine dimes to go along with seven points and 11 rebounds in his Washington debut.
The highlight you should see:
What’s next: The Wizards travel to Chicago to face Otto Porter and the Bulls Saturday night at 8 p.m. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington Plus and MyTeams.
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