Cleveland Cavaliers 130, Washington Wizards 126
NBA · 2025-12-12 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 130–126 on 2025-12-12 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:02 swung win probability 68% → 19%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 27 | 23 | 45 | 130 |
| Washington Wizards | 24 | 36 | 40 | 26 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:02 swung win probability 68% → 19%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q4 26-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q1 0:02 (win probability 68% → 19% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 14–0 | Q1 0:02 | 68% → 19% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q2 10:38 | 19% → 49% |
| Washington Wizards | 12–0 | Q3 10:00 | 46% → 92% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q3 6:10 | 88% → 99% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q4 11:01 | 100% → 93% |