Awesome defensive performance as the Cavs held the Wizards to 26 points under their scoring average. Three of the Wizards' starters didn't even score in double digits, including Kyle Kuzma, who averages 23 ppg. Their entire starting lineup only scored 44 points.
LeVert had 11 assists in only 27 minutes. His previous season high was 8. How long has it been since the last time a Cavalier came off the bench to dish out 11 or more assists? Maybe Delly?
Merrill didn't have his best shooting day, but he drew two charges. He could be our next Kevin Love - a really clean-cut white guy who hits 3's and draws charges. Now if he could only rebound.
Porter had a line of 7/4/4 in just 12 minutes. A little of everything.
Niang actually hit a couple of 3's from the side. He was down to 22% on those after making 52% last year. Maybe he's fixed the flaw. He also had nine boards, which has to be a season high. Speaking of boards, the Cavs crushed the Wizards on the glass again tonight by a 52-31 count. The Wizards rebuild has to start with getting better rebounders. You have no chance when you get outrebounded by 47 in two games. It's like nothing else matters.
The Cavs had 37 assists and only 8 turnovers. That's crazy good.
Well, mission accomplished. A 39-point and 24-point win against one of the league's worst teams. Next up - San Antone.