Washington's 42-Point First Quarter Keeps Cleveland Chasing

Washington set the pace with 42 points in the first quarter, building an eight-point lead over Cleveland's 34. The Wizards kept adding to it in the second, outscoring the Cavaliers 27-25 to reach halftime up 69-59. Bilal Coulibaly is perfect from the floor at 7-for-7 for 14 points, while Alexandre Sarr has 13 points and three steals. After the break, Cleveland needs to turn the tide against Washington's efficient scoring, and Donovan Mitchell must protect the ball after committing four turnovers.