Washington Wizards 111, Cleveland Cavaliers 121
NBA · 2026-10-28 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 121–111 on 2026-10-28 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:28 swung win probability 43% → 100%. 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 | 42 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 111 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:28 swung win probability 43% → 100%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q3 23-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 3:28 (win probability 43% → 100% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-5.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q1 0:32 | 64% → 31% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q4 3:28 | 43% → 100% |