Washington Wizards 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 130
NBA · 2026-04-12 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 130–117 on 2026-04-12 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:54 swung win probability 99% → 77%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 21 | 34 | 40 | 22 | 117 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 43 | 22 | 34 | 31 | 130 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:54 swung win probability 99% → 77%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q1 21-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 2:56 (win probability 86% → 98% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 10–0 | Q1 2:56 | 86% → 98% |
| Washington Wizards | 16–0 | Q3 10:54 | 99% → 77% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 3:17 | 89% → 100% |