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ClippersCleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards: Dec 12, 2025
Cavaliers vs Wizards final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington Wizards 130-126 on December 12, 2025 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 35 | 27 | 23 | 45 | 130 |
| Wizards | 24 | 36 | 40 | 26 | 126 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 48 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 13 REB Evan Mobley
- 6 AST Darius Garland
Wizards
- 27 PTS Bub Carrington
- 13 REB Marvin Bagley III
- 8 AST Bub Carrington
Cavaliers vs Wizards Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland G | 35 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-17 | 0-11 | 6-7 | -5 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17-31 | 8-15 | 6-6 | +9 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 30 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 6-6 | -10 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 27 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-14 | 3-10 | 4-4 | -17 |
| Evan Mobley F | 36 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-17 | 2-6 | 7-9 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Craig Porter G | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 24 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +26 |
| Dean Wade FC | 22 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +11 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III F | 33 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-10 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Justin Champagnie F | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Bub Carrington G | 41 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-20 | 5-13 | 2-4 | +7 |
| Kyshawn George F | 26 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-10 | 3-8 | 2-2 | -2 |
| CJ McCollum G | 36 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9-20 | 3-9 | 6-9 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tristan Vukcevic C | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 8-8 | -16 |
| Jamir Watkins F | 29 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6-7 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Will Riley F | 23 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 5-5 | -3 |
| Tre Johnson G | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -11 |
Cavaliers vs Wizards Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Wizards by outscoring Washington 45-26 in the fourth quarter after trailing by 15 entering the period. Cleveland moved to 15-11, while the Wizards fell to 3-20.
A 40-point third quarter had put Washington up 100-85 after three. Cleveland answered in the fourth, shooting well enough at the line to close it out. The Cavaliers made 33 of 36 free throws and committed 7 turnovers, while the Wizards gave the ball away 16 times. Halftime had been tight, with the Cavaliers up 62-60.
Donovan Mitchell scored 48 for Cleveland, and Evan Mobley added 13 rebounds. Bub Carrington led Washington with 27 points and 8 assists. The Wizards shot 42 of 86 from the field against 41 of 97 for the Cavaliers, but the turnover gap cost them.
The number to know: 33 of 36. Cleveland's free throw shooting kept the Wizards from erasing the late deficit.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| 41-97 | Field Goals | 42-86 |
| 42.3% | FG % | 48.8% |
| 15-53 | 3-Pointers | 16-44 |
| 28.3% | 3P % | 36.4% |
| 33-36 | Free Throws | 26-32 |
| 91.7% | FT % | 81.3% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 28 | Assists | 29 |
| 11 | Steals | 6 |
| 1 | Blocks | 6 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 20 | Fouls | 27 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 50.0% | 5.8% | 28.8% | 0.340 |
 Wizards | 58.1% | 13.8% | 26.7% | 0.302 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Wizards Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, December 12, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
- Arena
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Wizards Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- L vs Warriors 94-99 Dec 6, 2025
- W vs Spurs 130-117 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Trail Blazers 110-122 Dec 3, 2025
- W @ Pacers 135-119 Dec 1, 2025
- L vs Celtics 115-117 Nov 30, 2025
Wizards last 5
- L vs Hawks 116-131 Dec 6, 2025
- L vs Celtics 101-146 Dec 4, 2025
- L @ 76ers 102-121 Dec 2, 2025
- W vs Bucks 129-126 Dec 1, 2025
- L @ Pacers 86-119 Nov 28, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 12, 2026 Wizards @ Cavaliers 117-130
- Feb 11, 2026 Wizards @ Cavaliers 113-138
- Nov 7, 2025 Cavaliers @ Wizards 148-115
More NBA Games on Dec 12, 2025
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-2105
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115Top: Embiid 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2115
Detroit Pistons3-1142Top: Alexander-Walker 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3129
Charlotte Hornets3-1126Top: Knueppel 33 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3130
Memphis Grizzlies4-0126Top: George 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4111
Dallas Mavericks2-2119Top: Jr. 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1127
Golden State Warriors1-3120Top: Curry 39 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Wizards: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Wizards visit the Cavaliers Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Wizards FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Wizards on Dec 12, 2025?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington Wizards 130-126 on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 48 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Wizards records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 15-11 and the Wizards were 3-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Wizards?
Donovan Mitchell scored 48 for the Cavaliers. Bub Carrington scored 27 for the Wizards.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Wizards season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Wizards game?
The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 130-117 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.
Where was Cavaliers vs Wizards played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Wizards?
Cavaliers-Wizards: Q1 35-24, Q2 27-36, Q3 23-40, Q4 45-26.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Wizards?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Wizards visit the Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.