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The Cleveland Cavaliers made it to four straight NBA Finals but since LeBron James left the team in the offseason, they no longer know how to win. The Cavaliers have lost 12 of their first 14 games of the 2018 NBA season and their most recent loss was a blowout to the Washington Wizards, 110-95. Here are five takeaways from this tough loss.
Washington Wizards play great all-around game
The Washington Wizards have struggled this season but have started to turn things around and won their fifth game of the season against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
📝 #WizCavs RECAP
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 15, 2018
Offensive movement, capitalizing on turnovers, and more helped us notch our third straight victory https://t.co/SM8c5m8pPK
The Cavaliers made too many mistakes
The reason for the loss comes down to mistakes, as the Cavs finished the game with 23 turnovers and only hit 19 percent from three-point land.
#Cavs take one on the chin, Wizards win third straight - take 119-95 decision; Cavs commit 23 turnovers, shoot 4-21 from long-range; career-hi for Sexton; CLE, 46%FG, 19% 3ptFG | WAS, 48%FG, 35% 3ptFG pic.twitter.com/PSx1DUQuoV
— Joe Gabriele (@CavsJoeG) November 15, 2018
Collin Sexton was a rare bright light for the Cavs
Rookie Collin Sexton played his best game, with a career-high 24 points, while also adding three rebounds and two assists.
A career-high 24 points for @CollinYoungBull tonight. 😤#BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/hjXS3KHcdl
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 15, 2018
Cavs decimated by injuries
The Cavs have only won two games and are without Kevin Love, George Hill, Sam Dekker and Kyle Korver.
Rough 24 minutes for #Cavs -- trail by three TDs, 73-52 -- but @CollinYoungBull is having a night - already 16pts, 6-10FG, 2-2 3ptFG in matchup vs. Wall; @RealTristan13, 7pts, 5reb; @Larrydn22, 5pts, 3reb, 4asst, 3stl, blk; not much else cooking for CLE. pic.twitter.com/plYLL4EX5Y
— Joe Gabriele (@CavsJoeG) November 15, 2018
Wizards get a highlight night from Bradley Beal
On the other side, the best player for the Wizards was Bradley Beal. He finished the game with 20 points, three assists, three rebounds and three steals.
.@RealDealBeal23 with your @Biofreeze Performance of the Night. #WizCavs | #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/Z63NV4CihA
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 15, 2018
