In their first game since the NBA trade deadline, the Cavs held off the surging Washington Wizards, 134-124. It’s Cleveland’s sixth win in the last seven games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers really wanted a win on Friday night. They always want victory but they definitely didn’t wish to be taken down by the Washington Wizards, who had a 9-41 record going into Friday’s game.

After missing the Cavs' last game, superstar guard Donovan Mitchell returns to the lineup against the Wizards.